HD 74156
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HD 74156 is a yellow dwarf star (spectral type G0V) in the constellation of Hydra, 210 light years from our solar system. It is known to be orbited by two large planets.
HD 74156 b
HD 74156 b is an extrasolar planet at least 80% more massive than Jupiter that orbits very close to the star. Its surface temperatures must be high. It is most likely a gas giant.
HD 74156 c
HD 74156 c is a large extrasolar planet at least six times the mass of Jupiter, with an eccentric orbit that occasionally passes through the star's habitable zone. It would thus be subject to extreme shifts of temperature. It is most likely a gas giant.
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