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Kepler-11g is an extrasolar planet orbiting the sun-like star Kepler-11, located approximately 2,000 light-years from Earth. Announced by NASA in 2011, it is the largest and outermost of six confirmed planets within this densely packed planetary system. Unlike its five inner companions that orbit closer to the host star than Mercury does to the Sun, Kepler-11g follows a wider, longer orbital path. The planet is classified as a sub-Neptune or gas dwarf, composed largely of volatile gases and lacking a solid surface.
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Is Kepler-11g the outermost planet in the Kepler-11 system?
Yes. Kepler-11g is described as the outermost member of the system's six confirmed planets, orbiting beyond the much more tightly packed inner planets.
When was Kepler-11g announced?
The Kepler-11 planetary system was announced by NASA in 2011. Its discovery was notable because several planets were found orbiting very close to the same Sun-like star.
How far away is Kepler-11g?
Kepler-11 is approximately 2,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus. That distance means astronomers study the planet through changes in the light and motion of its host star.
How was Kepler-11g detected?
The Kepler mission used the transit method, looking for repeated dips in the star's brightness as a planet crossed in front of it. The timing of multiple transits also helped researchers study the crowded planetary system.
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