K-type main-sequence star
Gliese 86 b, sometimes referred to as Gliese 86 A b (so as to distinguish the planet from companion star "B") and or shortened to Gl 86 b, is an extrasolar planet approximately 35 light-years away in the constellation of Eridanus. The planet was discovered orbiting a K-type main-sequence star (Gliese 86 AB) by French scientists in November 1998. The planet orbits very close to the star, completing an orbit in 15.78 days.