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CoRoT-7 b is a Super-Earth, about 1.5 times the radius of Earth and 5 times its mass. It’s a rocky planet like Earth but much larger.
Distance from Earth
Distance from Earth
This planet is located about 489 light years away in the constellation Monoceros.
Surface
Surface
The extreme heat from its star likely leads to a surface that is mostly volcanic or covered in molten lava. Studies suggest it may have a thick atmosphere, possibly containing clouds of silicate and other compounds.
Inside
Inside
CoRoT-7b is classified as a super-Earth, likely having a rocky composition similar to that of Earth. Its size and mass suggest a differentiated interior, potentially consisting of a metallic core, a silicate mantle, and a solid crust. Given its close proximity to its host star, it may have a molten surface or be geologically active with volcanic activity.
Inside
Inside
CoRoT-7b is classified as a super-Earth, likely having a rocky composition similar to that of Earth. Its size and mass suggest a differentiated interior, potentially consisting of a metallic core, a silicate mantle, and a solid crust. Given its close proximity to its host star, it may have a molten surface or be geologically active with volcanic activity.
Special feature
Special feature
It is one of the first rocky exoplanets discovered, and its close orbit results in extreme temperatures and potential for lava-covered surface.
Discovery
Discovery
Discovery Method: Transit Method
Year Discovered: 2009
Details: CoRoT-7b was discovered using the transit method, which detects dips in a star's brightness as a planet passes in front of it. The CoRoT satellite monitored the star CoRoT-7, identifying periodic dimming that indicated a transiting planet. Follow-up observations using radial velocity measurements confirmed its mass and revealed it to be a rocky super-Earth
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