Super-Earth · 55 Cnc B
55 Cnc B c
ExoplanetsDiscovered 2025
Scientific overview
55 Cnc B c is a super-earth orbiting 55 Cnc B, completing an orbit every 34 days, about 41 light-years from Earth. It was discovered in 2025 using the radial velocity method.
Host star
Planetary system — 55 Cnc B system
View the 55 Cnc B system (2 known planets).
| Planet | Class | Radius (R⊕) | Period (d) | Distance (ly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Cnc B bRadial Velocity · 2025 | Super-Earth | 1.69 | 6.7994 | 41 |
| 55 Cnc B cRadial Velocity · 2025 | Super-Earth | 2.16 | 33.747 | 41 |
Discovery and detection
Detection method
Radial Velocity Method
Discovery year
2025
Knowledge connections
- Orbits55 Cnc B
- Member of system55 Cnc B system
- Discovered by methodRadial Velocity Method
- Catalogued inNASA Exoplanet Archive