Kepler-15b
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.
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | Michael Endl et al. |
| Discovery date | 13 July 2011 |
| Transit method | |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| 0.05714 AU (8,548,000 km) | |
| 4.942782 d | |
| Inclination | 87.44 |
| Star | Kepler-15 |
| Physical characteristics | |
Mean radius | 0.96 RJ |
| Mass | 0.66 MJ |
Mean density | 0.93 g/cm3 (0.034 lb/cu in) |
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