GJ 740 b

GJ 740 b is a super Earth exoplanet that orbits a K-type star. Its mass is 2.96 Earths, it takes 2.4 days to complete one orbit of its star, and is 0.029 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 2021.
Planet Radius:
1.53 x Earth (estimate)
Planet Type:
  • Super Earth
Discovery Method:
  • Radial Velocity
Planet Mass:
2.96 Earths
Discovery Date:
2021
Orbital Radius:
0.029 AU
Orbital Period:
2.4 days
Eccentricity:
0.24
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