K2-18b facts for kids
K2-18b, also known as EPIC 201912552 b, is an exoplanet orbiting the red dwarf K2-18, located 124 light-years (38 pc) away from Earth. It was discovered by the Kepler space telescope. It is estimated to be eight times bigger than the Earth. K2-18b is in the Goldilocks zone and may have liquid water.
Images for kids
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The location of the star K2-18 in the sky, marked by a white circle.
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Diagram of the K2-18 planetary system, showing the orbits of K2-18b and the unconfirmed candidate K2-18c, and the star's habitable zone
See also
In Spanish: K2-18b para niños
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