Kepler-41b
Kepler-41b, formerly known as KOI-196b, is a planet in the orbit of star Kepler-41. It is a hot Jupiter with about the density of water. It reflects about a third of the starlight it receives. The brightest spot in the planetary atmosphere is shifted westward from the substellar point, indicating strong winds.
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovery date | July 29, 2011 |
| Transit | |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| 0.03101±0.0004 AU | |
| Eccentricity | 0 (fixed) |
| 1.85555820±0.00000052 d | |
| Inclination | 82.51±0.09 |
| Semi-amplitude | 84±11 |
| Star | Kepler-41 |
| Physical characteristics | |
Mean radius | 1.29±0.02 RJ |
| Mass | 0.56±0.08 MJ |
Mean density | 0.33±0.04 g cm−3 |
| Albedo | 0.2 |
| Temperature | 1790±31 |
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