What is a Hot Jupiter?

Exoplanet Detection and Characteristics Flashcard

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A type of exoplanet that is similar in characteristics to Jupiter but orbits very close to its star, resulting in high temperatures.
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What was the first confirmed multi-planet system around a Sun-like star?
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The Upsilon Andromedae system.
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What does high orbital eccentricity indicate about an exoplanet's orbit?
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It suggests significant gravitational interactions and disturbances during the planet's formation.
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What is the radial velocity method used for in exoplanet detection?
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It detects the 'wobble' of a star caused by the gravitational pull of an orbiting planet.
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Describe Proxima b.
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A 1.3 Earth-mass planet that orbits Proxima Centauri, the closest known star to the Sun.
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What is the significance of the 51 Pegasi b discovery?
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It was the first exoplanet discovered orbiting a Sun-like star, marking a milestone in exoplanet research.
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What are the main methods of exoplanet detection?
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The main methods include the transit method, radial velocity method, direct imaging, and gravitational microlensing.
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