description K2-3 d Overview
K2-3 d is a transiting exoplanet orbiting K2-3, a nearby cool M-dwarf star. It was identified from observations by NASA’s K2 mission and has a radius in the super-Earth range, larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune. Its orbital period is about 45 days, placing it near the region where temperatures may permit liquid water under suitable atmospheric conditions, although the planet’s actual atmosphere and surface environment are not known.
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How long does K2-3 d take to orbit its star?
K2-3 d has an orbital period of about 45 days. It transits its host star, allowing astronomers to study the planet when it passes in front of the star.
What kind of star does K2-3 d orbit?
It orbits K2-3, a nearby cool M-dwarf star. M-dwarfs are smaller and cooler than the Sun.
How large is K2-3 d compared with Earth?
K2-3 d is in the super-Earth radius range. It is larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune.
Which NASA mission identified K2-3 d?
The planet was identified from observations by NASA’s K2 mission. K2 used the Kepler spacecraft to find transiting planets around stars across different parts of the sky.
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