Earth-like Planet efforts - Kepler-186f Flashcards
1
Q
Define
A
An exoplanet located in the habitable zone of a red dwarf, Kepler-186.
2
Q
Why is this called “Earth’s cousin”
A
It is in the Goldilocks zone of its star but colder.
Earth-size (only 10% larger than Earth) but same mass.
3
Q
Discovered in…
A
2014
4
Q
Its name origin
A
Kepler: name of the satellite that discovered this.
186: the order in which the star is catalogued.
f: The position of the planet in relation to the sun
(a: the sun, b: 1st planet)
5
Q
How long does it take to orbit?
A
130 days
6
Q
What we don’t know
A
The atmosphere
