HD 189733 b facts for kids
HD 189733 b is an exoplanet. It is approximately 64.5 light years away from the Solar System. It a hot Jupiter. It is found in the constellation of Vulpecula. It was discovered orbiting the star HD 189733 on October 5, 2005. It has a mass 13% higher than that of Jupiter. HD 189733 b orbits HD 189733 once every 2.2 days. It has an orbital speed of 152.5 kilometres per second (341,000 mph).
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An artist's conception of HD 189733 b following the 2013 confirmation of the planet's blue color by the Hubble Space Telescope. The appearance of HD 189733 b beyond the blue color is unknown.
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An artist's impression of HD 189733 b showing rapid evaporation of the atmosphere
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