LHS 1140 b

LHS 1140 b is a super Earth exoplanet that orbits an M-type star. Its mass is 6.38 Earths, it takes 24.7 days to complete one orbit of its star, and is 0.0957 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 2017.
Planet Radius:
1.73 x Earth
Planet Type:
  • Super Earth
Discovery Method:
  • Transit
Planet Mass:
5.6 Earths
Discovery Date:
2017
Orbital Radius:
0.0946 AU
Orbital Period:
24.7 days
Eccentricity:
< 0.043
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