What is 70 Virginis b?
Q: What is 70 Virginis b?
A: 70 Virginis b is an extrasolar planet that orbits a star in the constellation of Virgo.
Q: How far away from Earth is 70 Virginis b?
A: 70 Virginis b is around 60 light-years away from Earth.
Q: Who discovered 70 Virginis b?
A: 70 Virginis b was discovered by astronomers Geoffrey Marcy and R. Paul Butler and announced in 1996.
Q: Was 70 Virginis b the first extrasolar planet discovered?
A: No, but it was one of the first stars known to have planets orbiting it.
Q: Was 70 Virginis b thought to be inside its star's habitable zone when first announced?
A: Yes, 70 Virginis b was thought to be inside its star's habitable zone when first announced.
Q: What was later found about 70 Virginis b's orbit?
A: It was later found that 70 Virginis b has an eccentric orbit that is closer to its parent star.
Q: Is 70 Virginis b still considered potentially habitable?
A: No, due to the eccentric and closer orbit to its star, 70 Virginis b is no longer considered potentially habitable.
