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Kepler-11d

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Third of six confirmed planets orbiting Kepler-11, part of the 2011 announcement that revealed how tightly packed planetary systems can be arranged within a single solar system.

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Where is Kepler-11d in the Kepler-11 system?

Kepler-11d is the third of six confirmed planets orbiting the star Kepler-11. The letter d identifies its position in the system's naming sequence, not a separate star.

Why was Kepler-11d important when it was announced?

Kepler-11d was part of the 2011 announcement that revealed six planets around Kepler-11. The discovery showed that a single solar system can contain several planets in tightly packed orbits.

What makes the Kepler-11 system unusual?

The system contains six confirmed planets arranged in a compact orbital layout. Kepler-11d is important because it helps researchers study how multiple planets can share such a tightly packed system.

How many other confirmed planets orbit Kepler-11 besides Kepler-11d?

Five other confirmed planets orbit Kepler-11, making six confirmed planets in total. Kepler-11d is one member of that unusually crowded planetary system.

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