Kepler-51
Kepler-51 is a star 2,557 light years away with 4 known planets. The first was found in 2012 and the latest in 2024.
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| Planet | Orbital period | Distance from star | Radius (Earths) | Mass (Earths) | Found | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-51 b | 45.15 days | 0.2514 AU | 7.1 | 2.1 | 2012 | Transit |
| Kepler-51 c | 85.31 days | 0.384 AU | 9 | 4 | 2012 | Transit |
| Kepler-51 d | 130.2 days | 0.509 AU | 9.7 | 7.6 | 2014 | Transit |
| Kepler-51 e | 264.3 days | 5.4 | 2024 | Transit Timing Variations |
Star
- 6,018 K surface temperature
- 1.04 times the mass of the Sun
- 0.94 times the radius of the Sun
Data from the NASA Exoplanet Archive, as of October 3, 2026. In the 3D view sizes and distances are compressed and every orbit is drawn in the same plane. Where each planet sits along its orbit is made up.