description Kepler-186b Overview
Kepler-186b es el planeta más interior conocido del sistema Kepler-186, situado alrededor de una estrella enana roja. Es un planeta en tránsito con un periodo orbital de aproximadamente 3,9 días, por lo que se encuentra muy cerca de su estrella y recibe una irradiación intensa. Fue identificado junto con otros planetas del sistema en el anuncio de 2014, que también incluyó a Kepler-186f, un planeta de tamaño similar a la Tierra en la zona habitable.
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Where is Kepler-186b in its planetary system?
Kepler-186b is the innermost known planet in the Kepler-186 system. It orbits a red dwarf star and is much closer to the star than the outer planets.
How long is Kepler-186b's orbital period?
Kepler-186b completes an orbit in approximately 3.9 days. That very short year results from its close orbit around its star.
What kind of star does Kepler-186b orbit?
It orbits a red dwarf star. Because it is the innermost known planet, it receives intense irradiation from that star.
Was Kepler-186b found by observing transits?
Yes. It is described as a transiting planet, meaning astronomers detect periodic dips in the star's brightness as the planet crosses in front of it.
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