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Kepler-22b was given its the designation Kepler as it is one of many planets discovered by the Kepler observatory. The 22b refers to it being the innermost (and only known) planet orbiting the star Kepler-22.
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Who discover the Kepler planet?
DISCOVERED BY: kent,raffy & kenneth...
Is Kepler 22b the largest planet?
No. Kepler-22b is between the sizes of Earth and Neptune. The largest known planet is HAT-P-32b which gas about twice the radius of Jupiter.
What planet is 600 light years from Earth?
Kepler-22b.
Is Kepler 22b a real planet and does it have life?
Kepler-22b is indeed a real planet. While some evidence suggests that it may be capable of supporting life, we currently have now way of detecting if it does. So far Earth is still the only known planet to have life.
How many years would it take to travel to planet Kepler?
There is no single planet named Kepler. Planets discovered by the Kepler space observatory are given designations such as Kepler-22b. Planets discovered by Kepler range from about 100 to about 7,000 light years away. Currently we do not have the ability for interstellar travel so we do not know what the travel times might be.
How did Kepler the planet get its name?
There is no planet named Kepler. There are, however, many planets with designations such as Kepler-22b. These planets are named as such because they were discovered using the Kepler spacecraft. The spacecraft is named after Johannes Kepler, a 16th-17th century astronomer who defined the laws of planetary motion.
What is the most recent planet?
kepler-22b
Who discover the Kepler planet?
DISCOVERED BY: kent,raffy & kenneth...
Is Kepler 22b the largest planet?
No. Kepler-22b is between the sizes of Earth and Neptune. The largest known planet is HAT-P-32b which gas about twice the radius of Jupiter.
What planet is 600 light years from Earth?
Kepler-22b.
What is the difference between gliese 581g and Kepler 22b?
Kepler 22b is a planet with all liquid, water. gliese 581g is a planet that might be consists of land and water + their distance from earth.
Does Planet Kepler exist?
Kepler is not a planet; it is a telescope used to find planets in other solar systems. Planets discovered by it are given names beginning with Kepler, such as Kepler-22b.
What star does Kepler 22b orbit?
Kepler-22b orbits the star Kepler-22.
Is Kepler 22b a real planet and does it have life?
Kepler-22b is indeed a real planet. While some evidence suggests that it may be capable of supporting life, we currently have now way of detecting if it does. So far Earth is still the only known planet to have life.
How many years would it take to travel to planet Kepler?
There is no single planet named Kepler. Planets discovered by the Kepler space observatory are given designations such as Kepler-22b. Planets discovered by Kepler range from about 100 to about 7,000 light years away. Currently we do not have the ability for interstellar travel so we do not know what the travel times might be.
Is Kepler 22b larger than Jupiter?
No,Kepler 22b is smaller than Jupiter
Is Kepler 22b bigger than Jupiter?
No. Kepler-22b is between the size of Earth and Neptune.
