Kepler-1705 b
Kepler-1705 b is a mini-Neptune orbiting Kepler-1705 in the constellation Cygnus. It lies about 5,328 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2021 using the transit method.
How Big Is Kepler-1705 b?
Kepler-1705 b has a radius of 2.03 times that of Earth. Its mass is 4.5 times that of Earth, giving it a density of 2.98 g/cm³ — between that of rocky and gaseous planets.
Is Kepler-1705 b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of Kepler-1705 b relative to the habitable zone of Kepler-1705 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Habitable zone of Kepler-1705: 1.092–2.543 AU (conservative: 1.383–2.411 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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Orbit and Year Length
A year on Kepler-1705 b — one full orbit around Kepler-1705 — lasts 9.04 Earth days, shorter than Mercury's 88-day year. Its orbit is nearly circular (eccentricity 0.033).
How Was Kepler-1705 b Discovered?
Kepler-1705 b was discovered in 2021 using the transit method, with observations from Kepler.
The transit method watches a star for the tiny, regular dip in brightness that occurs when a planet crosses in front of it. The depth and timing of these dips reveal the planet's size and orbital period.
How Far Away Is Kepler-1705 b?
Kepler-1705 b is 5,327.7 light-years (1,633.5 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet about 5,328 years ago. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 93,767,520 years to make the journey.
Earth Similarity Index
The Earth Similarity Index (ESI) scores how physically similar a planet is to Earth, from 0 to 1, based on radius, density, escape velocity and surface temperature. Kepler-1705 b scores 0.26, ranking #2,944 of 5,568 planets with a known ESI. For reference, Mars scores about 0.70.
The Host Star: Kepler-1705
Kepler-1705
- Surface temperature
- 6,312 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.14 M☉
- Radius
- 1.26 R☉
- Luminosity
- 2.2600 L☉
- Age
- 2.6 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
The Kepler-1705 Planetary System
Kepler-1705 b is one of 2 known planets in the Kepler-1705 system. Its siblings:
- Kepler-1705 c (Super Earth)
Kepler-1705 b — Complete Data
| Radius | 2.030 Earth radii (0.181 Jupiter radii) |
|---|---|
| Mass | 4.47 Earth masses (0.014 Jupiter masses) |
| Density | 2.98 g/cm³ (Earth: 5.51) |
| Orbital period | 9.04 days |
| Eccentricity | 0.033 |
| Earth Similarity Index | 0.26 |
| Distance from Earth | 5,327.7 light-years (1,633.5 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Discovery method | Transit |
| Discovery facility | Kepler |
| Discovery year | 2021 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2022-01-10. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-1705 b
Is Kepler-1705 b habitable?
Kepler-1705 b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of Kepler-1705, and as a mini-Neptune it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How far away is Kepler-1705 b?
Kepler-1705 b is about 5,328 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 93,767,520 years to get there.
How big is Kepler-1705 b compared to Earth?
Kepler-1705 b has 2.03 times the radius of Earth and about 4.5 times its mass.
How long is a year on Kepler-1705 b?
One orbit around Kepler-1705 takes 9.0 Earth days — short enough that 40 of its years would fit into one Earth year.
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