PSR B1257+12 c

PSR B1257+12 c is a super Earth exoplanet that orbits an unknown-type star. Its mass is 4.3 Earths, it takes 66.5 days to complete one orbit of its star, and is 0.36 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 1992.
Planet Radius:
1.91 x Earth (estimate)
Planet Type:
  • Super Earth
Discovery Method:
  • Pulsar Timing
Planet Mass:
4.3 Earths
Discovery Date:
1992
Orbital Radius:
0.36 AU
Orbital Period:
66.5 days
Eccentricity:
0.02
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