K2-126 b

K2-126 b is a super Earth exoplanet that orbits a K-type star. Its mass is 4.54 Earths, it takes 7.4 days to complete one orbit of its star, and is 0.0656 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 2017.
Planet Radius:
1.97 x Earth
Planet Type:
  • Super Earth
Discovery Method:
  • Transit
Planet Mass:
4.54 Earths
Discovery Date:
2017
Orbital Radius:
0.0656 AU
Orbital Period:
7.4 days
Eccentricity:
0.06
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