Kepler-42 b

Kepler-42 b is a terrestrial exoplanet that orbits an M-type star. Its mass is 0.399 Earths, it takes 1.2 days to complete one orbit of its star, and is 0.0116 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 2011.
Planet Radius:
0.78 x Earth
Planet Type:
  • Terrestrial
Discovery Method:
  • Transit
Planet Mass:
0.399 Earths
Discovery Date:
2011
Orbital Radius:
0.0116 AU
Orbital Period:
1.2 days
Eccentricity:
0.04
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