Terrestrial planet · LP 791-18
LP 791-18 b
ExoplanetsDiscovered 2019
Scientific overview
LP 791-18 b is a terrestrial planet orbiting LP 791-18, completing an orbit every 0.948 days, about 86 light-years from Earth. It was discovered in 2019 using the transit method.
Host star
Planetary system — LP 791-18 system
View the LP 791-18 system (3 known planets).
| Planet | Class | Radius (R⊕) | Period (d) | Distance (ly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LP 791-18 bTransit · 2019 | Terrestrial planet | 1.21 | 0.948 | 86 |
| LP 791-18 dTransit · 2023 | Terrestrial planet | 1.03 | 2.7548 | 86 |
| LP 791-18 cTransit · 2019 | Mini-Neptune | 2.49 | 4.9899 | 86 |
Discovery and detection
Knowledge connections
- OrbitsLP 791-18
- Member of systemLP 791-18 system
- Discovered by methodTransit Method
- Discovered by missionTESS
- Catalogued inNASA Exoplanet Archive