HD149026: A New Transiting Planet

June 2005: New transiting planet discovered using data from Keck, Subaru and Fairborn Observatories. Please see Press Release for details and contact information. The planet, which orbits the star HD149026, is the densest yet known to transit a bright star, and appears to have a massive core. For further information please see:

• Planet and Star Data.
• Research Paper to appear in Astrophysical Journal. (postscript version)
• Press Release with full contact information.
• Images and Graphics of HD149026 System
• Comparison with other Transiting Planets
• Article in Sky & Telescope by R. Naeye
• SFSU Press Release by D. Springer