2MASS J1119–1137

2MASS J1119–1137
Exoplanet List of exoplanets
Physical characteristics
Mass(m)~4-8 MJ
Discovery information
Discovery date April 6th, 2016
Discoverer(s) University of Western Ontario, Canada
Discovery status Confirmed

2MASS J11193254–1137466[1] (often shortened to 2MASS J1119–1137) is a rogue exoplanet located approximately 95 light-years away from the Earth in the constellation Hydra. 2MASS J1119–1137 has a mass of approximately four to eight Jupiter masses, and has an age of approximately 10 million years. The exoplanet is also a part of the TW Hydrae association.[2] Its discovery was announced on the 6th of April 2016 by the Carnegie Institution for Science and Western University of Ontario, Canada.

External links

External video
Western-led astronomy team discovers Jupiter analogue among young stars, 2016, from YouTube posted by Western University YouTube channel.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Free-Floating Giant Planet Analog Found 95 Light-Years Away". Retrieved 2016-04-22.
  2. ↑ "YOUNG, UNATTACHED JUPITER ANALOG FOUND IN SOLAR NEIGHBORHOOD". Western University. Retrieved 2016-04-22.
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