K2-18 b

K2-18 b is a super Earth exoplanet that orbits an M-type star. Its mass is 8.92 Earths, it takes 32.9 days to complete one orbit of its star, and is 0.1429 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 2015.
Planet Radius:
2.37 x Earth
Planet Type:
  • Super Earth
Discovery Method:
  • Transit
Planet Mass:
8.92 Earths
Discovery Date:
2015
Orbital Radius:
0.1429 AU
Orbital Period:
32.9 days
Eccentricity:
0.2
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