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K2-111 c: A Neptune-Like Exoplanet 654 Light-Years Away

Original: Name: K2-111 c A Neptune-like giant planet. Distance from Earth: 654 light-years Year discovered: 2020 Discovered by: Mu

K2-111 c is a Neptune-like giant planet located 654 light-years from Earth, first identified in 2020 by multiple observatories. It has a mass about 11 times that of Earth and completes an orbit of its star in just 15.68 days. The planet's details are accessible through NASA's Eyes on Exoplanets tool.

Why now: Space enthusiasts are sharing facts about notable exoplanets discovered by NASA's Kepler mission.

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• Name: K2-111 c A Neptune-like giant planet. Distance from Earth: 654 light-years Year discovered: 2020 Discovered by: Multiple Observatories Planet mass: 11 Earths Orbital period: 15.68 day(s) https:// eyes.nasa.gov/apps/exo/#/plane t/K2-111_c # space # exoplanets · exoplanets@stefanbohacek.online · 2

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