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Info for exoplanet "Raqherla"


Scientific (actual) data
PlanetQatar-4 b
Planet statusConfirmed
Planet mass5.85
Radius1.552
Orbital period1.80539
Semi major axis0.02861
Inclination88.82
Discovered2016
Updated2016-09-18
Tzero tr2457320
Impact parameter0.114
K1004
Temperature (kelvin)1570
PublicationPublished in a refereed paper
Detection typePrimary Transit
Mass detection typeRadial Velocity
Radius detection typePrimary Transit
Star nameQatar-4
Right ascension4.86°
Declination44.03°
Mag v13.6
Star metallicity0.103
Star mass0.896
Star radius0.849
Star sp typeK
Star age0.17
Star temperature5215
Star alternate namesUCAC3 269-003518
Wikipedia articleQatar-4 b

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Fictional info (?)
Suggested nameRaqherla
Planet typeLarge hot gas giant
Raqherla's atmosphere is similar to Rechatungr's in its primary composition of hydrogen deuteride (HD) and ethane, but it contains more "ices" such as water, ammonia, and methane, along with traces of other hydrocarbons. It is named after the deity Raqherla, the demon of the sky.

Raqherla is gravitationally locked with Qatar-4 in a 4:3 spin-orbit resonance, and rotates in a way that is unique in its solar system. As seen relative to the fixed stars, it rotates on its axis exactly three times for every two revolutions it makes around Qatar-4. As seen from Qatar-4, in a frame of reference that rotates with the orbital motion, it appears to rotate only once every two years.

The polar regions are constantly below 162°K (-111°C).
AtmosphereHydrogen deuteride (HD)62%
Ethane13%
Methane12%
Hydrogen chloride7.4%
Argon2.7%
Ammonium hydrosulfide (NH4SH)2%
Carbonyl sulfide0.024%
Atmospheric pressure2.6 bar
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