HD 40307 c

HD 40307 c is an extrasolar planet orbiting the star HD 40307, located 42 light-years away in the direction of the southern constellation Pictor. The planet was discovered by the radial velocity method, using the HARPS apparatus, in June 2008. Of the three known planets in the HD 40307 star system, it is the second largest of three "Super-Earth" planets, and has the second furthest orbit from the star. The planet is of interest as this star has r... More
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  • Jun 16, 2008

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  • 6.7

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