CoRoT-8

CoRoT-8 is a G-type main-sequence star located approximately 1,240 light-years away in the constellation Aquila. It is notable for hosting the exoplanet CoRoT-8b.

CoRoT-8 has a mass and radius slightly smaller than the Sun. Its effective temperature is also slightly cooler than the Sun. The star was observed by the CoRoT (Convection, Rotation & planetary Transits) space telescope as part of its exoplanet search program.

The exoplanet CoRoT-8b was discovered using the transit method, where the planet passes in front of its host star, causing a slight dip in the star's brightness. CoRoT-8b is a hot Neptune-like planet with a mass and radius similar to Neptune. It orbits CoRoT-8 very closely, with an orbital period of approximately 6.2 days. This close proximity results in a high equilibrium temperature for the planet.

The study of CoRoT-8 and its exoplanet contributes to our understanding of planetary systems and the diversity of exoplanets beyond our solar system. Data from CoRoT and other telescopes are used to characterize the properties of both the star and the planet, providing insights into their formation and evolution.