Kepler-37c

Kepler-37c is an extrasolar planet (exoplanet) discovered by the Kepler space telescope in February 2013.[1] With an orbital period of 21 days,[2] it is located 209 light years away,

Kepler-37c
Discovery
Discovery siteKepler Space Observatory
Discovery date2013
Transit
Orbital characteristics
0.1368+0.0011
−0.0014
AU
Eccentricity0
21.301886+0.000046
−0.000044
d
Inclination89.07+0.19
−0.33
StarKepler-37
Physical characteristics
Mean radius
0.742+0.065
−0.083
R

    See also

    • List of planets discovered by the Kepler spacecraft

    References

    1. Harwood, William. "Kepler telescope spots smallest exoplanet yet". Spaceflight Now Inc. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
    2. Black, Charles. "NASA's Kepler discovers small planet system". SEN TV LIMITED. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
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