Kepler-174b
Kepler-174 b is a super Earth exoplanet that orbits a K-type star.
 Kepler-174 b compared to Earth | |
| Discovery[1] | |
|---|---|
| Discovery date | 2014 |
| Designations | |
| KOI-518 b, KOI-518.01, KIC 8017703 b, KIC 8017703.01, Gaia DR2 2106008493152187392 b | |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| 13.9818±0.0000 | |
| Physical characteristics | |
Mean radius | 0.179±0.010RJ (2.00±0.11 REarth) |
Physical characteristics
Mass, radius, and temperature
Its mass is 4.5 Earth masses, making it a Super-Earth. It takes 14 days to orbit its star, an orange star called Kepler-174, and is 0.1 AU from its star.
Discovery
Its discovery was announced in 2014. It was discovered using the transit method.[1] It orbits the star Kepler-174 along with Kepler-174d, a potentially habitable planet.[1]
References
- "Exoplanet-catalog". Exoplanet Exploration: Planets Beyond our Solar System. Retrieved 2021-03-14.
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