HD 87883

HD 87883 is a G-type main-sequence star located approximately 165 light-years away in the constellation Leo. It is a relatively Sun-like star, with a mass, radius, and luminosity similar to our own Sun. However, it is slightly older than the Sun.

HD 87883 is of particular interest to astronomers because it is known to host at least two extrasolar planets, designated HD 87883 b and HD 87883 c. Both are gas giants, significantly larger than Earth.

• HD 87883 b: This planet is a "hot Jupiter," meaning it is a gas giant orbiting very close to its star, resulting in extremely high temperatures. It was discovered using the radial velocity method.

• HD 87883 c: This planet has a longer orbital period than HD 87883 b and is located further away from the star. Its discovery was also confirmed through radial velocity measurements.

The HD 87883 system continues to be studied to understand the formation and evolution of planetary systems, especially those with gas giants in close proximity to their host stars. The characterization of the star itself, along with the parameters of its planets, contributes to the broader understanding of exoplanetary demographics. Further research might reveal the presence of additional planets in the system.