Mini-Neptune · Kepler-55
Kepler-55 b
ExoplanetsDiscovered 2012
Scientific overview
Kepler-55 b is a mini-neptune orbiting Kepler-55, completing an orbit every 28 days, about 1888 light-years from Earth. It was discovered in 2012 using the transit method.
Host star
Planetary system — Kepler-55 system
View the Kepler-55 system (5 known planets).
| Planet | Class | Radius (R⊕) | Period (d) | Distance (ly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-55 dTransit · 2014 | Terrestrial planet | 1.59 | 2.2111 | 1888 |
| Kepler-55 eTransit · 2014 | Terrestrial planet | 1.55 | 4.6175 | 1888 |
| Kepler-55 fTransit · 2014 | Terrestrial planet | 1.59 | 10.1985 | 1888 |
| Kepler-55 bTransit · 2012 | Mini-Neptune | 2.43 | 27.9481 | 1888 |
| Kepler-55 cTransit · 2012 | Super-Earth | 2.21 | 42.1516 | 1888 |
Discovery and detection
Knowledge connections
- OrbitsKepler-55
- Member of systemKepler-55 system
- Discovered by methodTransit Method
- Discovered by missionKepler Space Telescope
- Catalogued inNASA Exoplanet Archive