Kepler-56c is a hot Jupiter[2] (a class of exoplanets) orbiting the star Kepler-56, located in the constellation Cygnus. It was discovered by the Kepler telescope in October 2013. It orbits its parent star only 0.17 AU (16 million mi; 25 million km) away; at its distance, it completes an orbit once every 21.4 days.[1] Its orbit is significantly misaligned with its parent star's equator.[1] Further studies have revealed that a third planet, 56d, is responsible for misaligning the orbits of both planets.
Both Kepler-56b and Kepler-56c will be devoured by their parent star in about 130 and 155 million years, respectively.[3] Further research shows that it will have its atmosphere boiled away by intense heat from the star, and it will be stretched by the strengthening stellar tides.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Huber, D.; et al. (2013). "Stellar Spin-Orbit Misalignment in a Multiplanet System". Science. 342 (6156): 331–4. arXiv:1310.4503. Bibcode:2013Sci...342..331H. doi:10.1126/science.1242066. PMID 24136961. S2CID 1056370.
- ^ Huber, Daniel; Carter, Joshua A.; et al. (2013-10-18). "Stellar Spin-Orbit Misalignment in a Multiplanet System". Science. 342 (6156): 331–334. arXiv:1310.4503. Bibcode:2013Sci...342..331H. doi:10.1126/science.1242066. PMID 24136961. S2CID 1056370.
- ^ a b Charles Poladian (2014-06-03). "Cosmic Snack: Planets Kepler-56b And Kepler-56c Will Be Swallowed Whole By Host Star". International Business Times. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
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External links
- Kepler-56c at NASA's website
