KMT-2022-BLG-0440L b explained

Extrasolarplanet:yes
KMT-2022 BLG-0440L b
Discovered:2023
Discovery Method:Microlensing
Period:3.6 yrs
Star:KMT-2022-BLG-0440

KMT-2022-BLG-0440L b is a Neptune-like exoplanet, located 11,415 light years away in the constellation of Sagittarius. It was discovered in 2023.

Characteristics

Mass and radius

KMT-2002-BLG-0440L b was discovered by the gravitational microlensing method. This exoplanet's mass is or 15.4 Earth mass. The exoplanet has a planet radius of 0.361 times that of Jupiter and its orbital radius is 1.9 AU.

Orbit

KMT-2022-BLG-0440L b has a longer orbital period than Earth. The exoplanet has an orbital period of 3.6 years, just like KIC 5951458 b. KMT-2022-BLG-0440L b has a semi-major axis of .

Host star

The host star of KMT-2022-BLG-0440L b is KMT-2022-BLG-0440L.

The star type is currently unknown and is not visible with the unaided eye from Earth. The star has a stellar mass of 0.5300 and has .

See also