HD 40307 b

HD 40307 b is a super Earth exoplanet that orbits a K-type star. Its mass is 4 Earths, it takes 4.3 days to complete one orbit of its star, and is 0.0468 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 2009.
Planet Radius:
1.83 x Earth (estimate)
Planet Type:
  • Super Earth
Discovery Method:
  • Radial Velocity
Planet Mass:
4 Earths
Discovery Date:
2009
Orbital Radius:
0.0468 AU
Orbital Period:
4.3 days
Eccentricity:
0.2
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