Kepler-83 b
Kepler-83 b is a mini-Neptune orbiting Kepler-83 in the constellation Lyra. It lies about 1,306 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2012 using the transit method.
How Big Is Kepler-83 b?
Kepler-83 b has a radius of 2.83 times that of Earth.
Is Kepler-83 b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of Kepler-83 b relative to the habitable zone of Kepler-83 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Orbit and Year Length
A year on Kepler-83 b — one full orbit around Kepler-83 — lasts 9.77 Earth days, shorter than Mercury's 88-day year.
How Was Kepler-83 b Discovered?
Kepler-83 b was discovered in 2012 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-83 b?
Kepler-83 b is 1,306.0 light-years (400.4 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet about 1,306 years ago. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 22,985,600 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-83 b scores 0.30, ranking #1,522 of 5,568 planets with a known ESI. For reference, Mars scores about 0.70.
The Host Star: Kepler-83
Kepler-83 b belongs to a system of 2 stars; it orbits Kepler-83.
Kepler-83
- Mass
- 0.66 M☉
- Radius
- 0.61 R☉
The Kepler-83 Planetary System
Kepler-83 b is one of 3 known planets in the Kepler-83 system. Its siblings:
- Kepler-83 c (Mini Neptune)
- Kepler-83 d (Super Earth)
Kepler-83 b — Complete Data
| Radius | 2.830 Earth radii (0.252 Jupiter radii) |
|---|---|
| Orbital period | 9.77 days |
| Earth Similarity Index | 0.30 |
| Distance from Earth | 1,306.0 light-years (400.4 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Discovery method | Transit |
| Discovery facility | Kepler |
| Discovery year | 2012 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2014-05-14. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-83 b
Is Kepler-83 b habitable?
Kepler-83 b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of Kepler-83, and as a mini-Neptune it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How far away is Kepler-83 b?
Kepler-83 b is about 1,306 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 22,985,600 years to get there.
How big is Kepler-83 b compared to Earth?
Kepler-83 b has 2.83 times the radius of Earth.
How long is a year on Kepler-83 b?
One orbit around Kepler-83 takes 9.8 Earth days — short enough that 37 of its years would fit into one Earth year.
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