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Kepler 22b was not discovered by an individual, but by NASA's Kepler Space Telescope in December 2011. The telescope detected the planet as part of the Kepler mission's search for exoplanets within the habitable zone of their stars.

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How was the planet Kepler 22b named?

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.


Is Kepler 22B the biggest planet?

Kepler-22b is not the biggest planet. In fact, it is classified as a super-Earth, meaning it is larger than Earth but smaller than Uranus or Neptune. Some exoplanets discovered by astronomers are much larger than Kepler-22b.


Is Kepler 22b bigger than Jupiter?

No. Kepler-22b is between the size of Earth and Neptune.


What is kapler 2 2 B?

I assume you mean "Kepler 22B". It refers to a recently discovered planet.


Does Kepler-22B have moons?

Some evidence suggests Kepler-22b may have at least one moon, but it is not confirmed.


Is Kepler 22b larger than Jupiter?

Kepler-22b is smaller than Jupiter. Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, while Kepler-22b is an exoplanet located outside of our solar system and is estimated to be approximately 2.4 times the size of Earth.


What star does Kepler 22b orbit?

Kepler-22b orbits a star called Kepler-22, which is located about 600 light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Cygnus. Kepler-22 is a G-type star similar to our Sun, but slightly cooler and smaller.


What is the most recent planet?

kepler-22b


Why are the new planets called Kepler?

The new planets are named after the Kepler Space Telescope, which was a NASA mission that searched for exoplanets using the transit method. The telescope discovered thousands of exoplanets during its mission.


Does Kepler 22-b have gravity?

Yes, Kepler-22b has gravity. Gravity is present on all celestial bodies with mass, including exoplanets like Kepler-22b. The gravity on Kepler-22b would be weaker than Earth's due to its larger size and lower density.


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 earths twin?

twin earth or kepler 22b '