MXB 1658-298 b
MXB 1658-298 b is a exoplanet orbiting MXB 1658-298 in the constellation Ophiuchus. It was discovered in 2017 using the eclipse timing variations method.
Is MXB 1658-298 b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of MXB 1658-298 b relative to the habitable zone of MXB 1658-298 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Orbit and Year Length
A year on MXB 1658-298 b — one full orbit around MXB 1658-298 — lasts 760.0 Earth days, longer than an Earth year. It orbits at an average distance of 1.613 AU.
How Was MXB 1658-298 b Discovered?
MXB 1658-298 b was discovered in 2017 using the eclipse timing variations method, with observations from Multiple Observatories.
Eclipse timing variations detect a planet orbiting an eclipsing pair of stars: the planet's gravity shifts the precise moments when the stars eclipse each other.
The Host Star: MXB 1658-298
MXB 1658-298 b is a circumbinary planet — it orbits around two stars at once, like Tatooine in Star Wars.
MXB 1658-298
Planetary System
MXB 1658-298 b is the only planet known to orbit MXB 1658-298 so far.
MXB 1658-298 b — Complete Data
| Mass | 7,532.57 Earth masses (23.700 Jupiter masses) |
|---|---|
| Orbital period | 760.00 days |
| Orbital distance | 1.613 AU |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Discovery method | Eclipse Timing Variations |
| Discovery facility | Multiple Observatories |
| Discovery year | 2017 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2017-07-26. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About MXB 1658-298 b
Is MXB 1658-298 b habitable?
MXB 1658-298 b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of MXB 1658-298.
How long is a year on MXB 1658-298 b?
One orbit around MXB 1658-298 takes 760.0 Earth days.
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