M62H b
M62H b is a hot Jupiter orbiting M62H in the constellation Ophiuchus. It was discovered in 2024 using the pulsar timing method.
Is M62H b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of M62H b relative to the habitable zone of M62H cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Orbit and Year Length
A year on M62H b — one full orbit around M62H — lasts just 3.2 hours, shorter than Mercury's 88-day year.
How Was M62H b Discovered?
M62H b was discovered in 2024 using the pulsar timing method, with observations from South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO).
Pulsar timing detects planets around pulsars — rapidly spinning stellar remnants that emit radio pulses with clock-like precision. An orbiting planet makes the pulses arrive slightly early or late in a repeating pattern.
The Host Star: M62H
M62H
- Mass
- 1.40 M☉
Planetary System
M62H b is the only planet known to orbit M62H so far.
M62H b — Complete Data
| Mass | 785.04 Earth masses (2.470 Jupiter masses) |
|---|---|
| Orbital period | 0.13 days |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Discovery method | Pulsar Timing |
| Discovery facility | South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) |
| Discovery year | 2024 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2024-08-16. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About M62H b
Is M62H b habitable?
M62H b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of M62H, and as a hot Jupiter it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How long is a year on M62H b?
One orbit around M62H takes 0.1 Earth days — short enough that 2,748 of its years would fit into one Earth year.
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