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Kepler-1737 b

Neptune-like Cygnus

Kepler-1737 b is a Neptune-like planet orbiting Kepler-1737 in the constellation Cygnus. It was discovered in 2021 using the transit method.

5.40×Earth radius
65 dOrbital period
0.32Earth similarity
2021Discovered

How Big Is Kepler-1737 b?

Earth1.00 R⊕Kepler-1737 b5.40 R⊕Jupiter11.21 R⊕
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Kepler-1737 b has a radius of 5.40 times that of Earth.

Is Kepler-1737 b in the Habitable Zone?

The position of Kepler-1737 b relative to the habitable zone of Kepler-1737 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.

Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-1737: 0.525–1.266 AU (conservative: 0.664–1.200 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-1737 b — one full orbit around Kepler-1737 — lasts 64.6 Earth days, shorter than Mercury's 88-day year.

How Was Kepler-1737 b Discovered?

Kepler-1737 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.

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-1737 b scores 0.32, ranking #1,026 of 5,568 planets with a known ESI. For reference, Mars scores about 0.70.

The Host Star: Kepler-1737

Kepler-1737

Surface temperature
5,043 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
0.83 M☉
Radius
0.88 R☉

Planetary System

Kepler-1737 b is the only planet known to orbit Kepler-1737 so far.

Kepler-1737 b — Complete Data

Radius5.395 Earth radii (0.481 Jupiter radii)
Orbital period64.62 days
Earth Similarity Index0.32
ConstellationCygnus
Discovery methodTransit
Discovery facilityKepler
Discovery year2021

Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2021-12-05. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-1737 b

Is Kepler-1737 b habitable?

Kepler-1737 b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of Kepler-1737, and as a Neptune-like planet it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.

How big is Kepler-1737 b compared to Earth?

Kepler-1737 b has 5.40 times the radius of Earth.

How long is a year on Kepler-1737 b?

One orbit around Kepler-1737 takes 64.6 Earth days.

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