description L 98-59 c Overview
L 98-59 c is a confirmed small planet orbiting the nearby M dwarf L 98-59 and is the second planet in the system's original sequence from the star. It was identified from transits observed by NASA's TESS mission and has an orbital period of about 3.7 days. Its radius is roughly 1.3 times Earth's, placing it among the rocky or terrestrial-sized planets whose bulk properties can be compared with the other transiting worlds in this compact system.
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How long is a year on L 98-59 c?
L 98-59 c completes an orbit in about 3.7 days. Its short year is caused by its close orbit around the nearby M dwarf L 98-59.
How was L 98-59 c discovered?
NASA's TESS mission identified it from transit observations. The planet is the second planet in the system's original sequence from the star.
How large is L 98-59 c compared with Earth?
Its radius is roughly 1.4 times Earth's according to the supplied description. That places it among the small planets in the compact L 98-59 system.
What kind of star does L 98-59 c orbit?
It orbits L 98-59, a nearby M dwarf. M dwarfs are smaller and cooler than the Sun, and planets around them can have very short orbital periods when they orbit close to the star.
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