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Kepler K2-138 System (Artist's Concept)

NASA/JPL-Caltech2018-01-11

NASA

NASA
Washington, DC, United States

This artist concept shows K2-138, the first multi-planet system discovered by citizen scientists. The central star is slightly smaller and cooler than our Sun. The five known planets are all between the size of Earth and Neptune. Planet b may potentially be rocky, but planets c, d, e, and f likely contain large amounts of ice and gas. All five planets have orbital periods shorter than 13 days and are all incredibly hot, ranging from 800 to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.

https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA22088

Details

  • Title: Kepler K2-138 System (Artist's Concept)
  • Creator: NASA/JPL-Caltech
  • Date Created: 2018-01-11
  • Rights: JPL
  • Album: kboggs

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