HD 102272 b is an extrasolar planet approximately 1,200 light-years away in the constellation of Leo. The planet was discovered orbiting the K-type giant star HD 102272 in 2008. The planet was discovered by the radial velocity method, using the Hobby-Eberly Telescope. Another planet, HD 102272 c, was also discovered orbiting the same star. The discovery was announced in June 2008. HD 102272 b orbits at an average of 0.614 astronomical units away from its star, with a mass at least 5.9 ± 0.2 times that of Jupiter. See also HD 102272 c References External links Leo (constellation) Giant planets Exoplanets discovered in 2008 Exoplanets detected by radial velocity