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Tau Boötis is an F-type main-sequence star located roughly 51 light-years from Earth in the constellation of Boötes. The star is widely recognized in astronomical studies for harboring the exoplanet Tau Boötis b, a massive hot Jupiter discovered in 1996 by Geoff Marcy and R. Paul Butler. This planetary system is frequently observed by astrophysicists seeking to understand the atmospheric properties and orbital dynamics of massive gas giants situated extremely close to their host stars.
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What kind of star is Tau Boötis?
Tau Boötis is a yellow-white main-sequence star located about 51 light-years away from Earth. It is slightly hotter and more massive than our Sun and serves as the primary star in a binary system.
Does Tau Boötis host any exoplanets?
Yes, the star harbors a massive 'hot Jupiter' exoplanet known as Tau Boötis b. This giant planet orbits incredibly close to its host star, completing an orbit in just a few days.
When was the exoplanet Tau Boötis b discovered?
The exoplanet Tau Boötis b was discovered in 1996 by astronomers Geoff Marcy and Paul Butler. It was one of the very first exoplanets ever detected orbiting a sun-like star.
Where is Tau Boötis located in the night sky?
The star is located in the northern constellation of Boötes, the Herdsman. It is positioned just east of the Big Dipper and can be seen with the naked eye under dark sky conditions.
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