PLANETARY SYSTEM
WASP-42
1 confirmed planet in our catalogue, 578.2 light-years from Earth.
Ordered by orbital period where known. Diagram is illustrative; distances and planet sizes are not to scale.
| World / host star | Type | Distance | Year length | Discovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASP-42 b ↗WASP-42 | Gas giant | 578.2 ly | 4.982 days | 2012Transit |
System discovery history
2012 · WASP-42 b · Transit