Kepler-15b
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| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | Michael Endl et al. |
| Discovery date | 13 July 2011 |
| Transit method | |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| 0.05714 AU (8,548,000 km)[1] | |
| 4.942782[1] d | |
| Inclination | 87.44[1] |
| Star | Kepler-15 |
| Physical characteristics | |
| 0.96[1] RJ | |
| Mass | 0.66[1] MJ |
Mean density | 0.93 g/cm3 (0.034 lb/cu in)[1] |
Kepler-15b is a planet discovered by the Kepler spacecraft. It is a hot Jupiter, with a mass of 0.66+0.08
−0.09 MJ, a radius 0.96+0.06
−0.07 RJ and a period of about 4.94 days.[2][3]
See also
[edit | edit source]- Kepler-15 - the host star
References
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