Exoplanet CatalogThe tau Boo planetary system
Distance (light-years)51.1
Spectral typeF7 V
Temperature (K)6,466
Mass (Sun = 1)1.32
| Planet | Method | Year | Orbital period (days) | Radius (Earth = 1) | Mass (Earth = 1) | Equilibrium temperature (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tau Boo b | Radial Velocity | 1996 | 3.31 | 12.80 | 1,891.0 | 1,682 |
Values are the archive’s composite parameters and may combine several publications; mass may be a minimum mass (M·sin i). “–” means no value in the archive.
The star
| Spectral type | Temperature (K) | Radius (Sun = 1) | Mass (Sun = 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| F7 V | 6,466 | 1.43 | 1.32 |
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tau Boo is about 51.1 light-years from the Sun and has 1 confirmed planet(s).