HIP 113103 b

HIP 113103 b — Exoplanet profile
Exoplanet profile

HIP 113103 b

Host star: HIP 113103 • Discovery: 2023 • Method: Transit
confirmed planet • updated: 2023-09-19
confirmed planet transit modeled atmosphere derived

HIP 113103 b orbits a star slightly smaller and cooler than our Sun. It was discovered in 2023 by NASA’s TESS satellite, which looks for tiny dips in starlight when planets cross in front of their stars.

What this page represents

This page summarizes a catalog entry. If a measurement is missing, it is not shown or guessed. Some values can differ slightly between studies; when that happens, we describe the range rather than picking a favorite without evidence.

Scientific context

Scientific context: This profile layers interpretation on top of archival measurements. Modeled bands appear where direct detections (like spectra or transits) are not listed.

Signal quality
strong
Distance
150.7 ly
Star temp
4930 K
Mass
— (m·sin i)
What we can infer: broad planet class (rocky vs gas), rough irradiation band via star temperature + distance, and signal robustness.
What we can’t claim: surface conditions, biology, or breathable atmosphere without direct spectra.
overview
plain-language interpretation + what’s missing made explicit

This planet orbits its star every 7.6 days, much closer than Earth orbits the Sun. It’s about 1.8 times wider than Earth and likely has a hot surface temperature around 721 Kelvin (about 840°F). Its orbit is slightly oval-shaped, not perfectly circular. We don’t know how heavy it is because the transit method doesn’t measure mass directly.

Glossary (plain English)
  • AU: the average Earth–Sun distance.
  • Semi-major axis: the planet’s average distance from its star.
  • Eccentricity: how oval the orbit is (0 = circle).
  • Radial velocity: finding a planet by measuring a star’s tiny “wobble.”
  • m·sin i: a minimum mass estimate; the true mass can be higher if the orbit is tilted.
  • Equilibrium temperature: a rough estimate from starlight alone, not a surface reading.
Semi-major axis
0.07 AU
Meaning: average distance from the star (Earth = 1 AU).
Eccentricity
0.17
Meaning: how oval the orbit is (0 is a circle).
Host star type
—
A spectral label that summarizes temperature and color.
Host star radius
0.74 R⊙
Bigger stars can change how “hot” a planet’s orbit feels.
Metallicity
-0.1
Meaning: how “heavy-element rich” the star is vs the Sun.
Distance
150.7 ly
How far the system is from Earth (in light-years).
About the numbers on this page: this profile combines measurements reported across multiple published studies. It uses the most consistent values and explains where estimates vary.
discovery and follow-up
why the same planet can appear in multiple catalog rows

HIP 113103 b was first reported in 2023 using the Transit method. The discovery is linked to observations from Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).

In transit work, astronomers watch for tiny, repeating dips in a star’s light as the planet passes in front of it. Follow-up observations help rule out false positives and refine the orbit.

orbit and long-term stability
a plain-English read of the orbit, plus what “uncertainty” means here

The catalog lists an orbital period of about 7.61 days, a semi-major axis near 0.069 AU.

The orbit’s eccentricity is 0.17, which describes how stretched the orbit is. Because this is a multi‑planet system, stability is ultimately tested with dynamical (N‑body) fits; catalogs can update as models improve.

Reader tip: small differences across studies usually reflect better data and improved fitting — not that the planet “changed.”
mass, “minimum mass,” and why estimates differ
radial velocity usually measures a minimum mass unless the orbit tilt is known

A measured mass is not available in this row, which limits what we can infer about composition.

A catalog radius is also listed, which (together with mass) helps constrain density and interior structure.

Why “m·sin i” shows up on RV planets
Radial velocity detects a star’s wobble. If we don’t know the orbit’s tilt (inclination), the wobble gives a minimum mass. The true mass can be higher.
the host star in plain terms
star properties affect temperature estimates and “how intense” the orbit feels

HIP 113103 b orbits HIP 113103.

A temperature near 4930 K places it on the sun-like side of the main sequence. The system is about 150.7 light‑years away.

what we still don’t know
missing measurements that limit what anyone can responsibly claim

Several key parameters are not present in this single catalog row. Missing fields don’t mean the science is unknown—only that this particular snapshot doesn’t carry the values.

In this case the most noticeable gaps are: mass. As new observations arrive, archives often refresh these entries (and sometimes revise earlier numbers).

Why this matters: without a measured radius or direct spectra, we can’t reliably infer density, surface conditions, or detailed chemistry.
observation charts
visual summaries from method + uncertainty bands (no spectra required)
radial velocity curve
Dashed segment indicates modeled RV window. Period: 8 d • e: 0.17 • a: 0.07 AU
orbit stability
signal-to-noise proxy
50% stability
Transit fit
Noise floor
Data density
This is a UI metric for confidence presentation — not a formal astrophysics rating.
what it might be made of (model-based)
If spectra is missing, these bars are browsing aids — not confirmed chemistry.
Mostly hydrogen & helium (gas giant envelope)

51% modeled
High clouds / haze (possible)

35% modeled
Carbon-bearing bands (possible)

32% modeled
These are presentation layers derived from planet class + irradiation band — not direct detections. Confirmed atmosphere claims require direct measurements (spectra).
Why scientists keep revisiting systems like this:

Scientists keep revisiting systems like this because each new instrument pass can tighten uncertainties: better timing improves the orbit, better spectra improves the star, and better follow‑up can confirm or refute competing solutions. Even when a planet is well‑established, refined stellar properties can shift the inferred planet size, temperature, and habitability context. Transit systems are especially valuable because they can be re‑observed for decades to detect subtle changes in timing or additional planets.

discovery timeline
a readable story of how this planet entered the catalog
2023
Discovered by NASA’s TESS satellite using the transit method. Confirmed and published by Lowson et al. in 2023.
2023-09
Peer-reviewed publication date for the discovery/parameter set.
2023-09-19
Catalog row updated (parameters may change as analyses improve).
2026-02-01
Profile rendered from the current catalog snapshot.
sources
NASA Exoplanet Archive (row-level fields)
Method metadata and derived UI bands (model-only)
No spectral claims are made without spectra.
Transparency: This page is a plain-language summary built from published catalog values. If newer studies revise any numbers, this profile will evolve with them.
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