Neptunian exoplanet

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A ringed Exo-Neptune. Exo-Neptune art.jpg
A ringed Exo-Neptune.

Neptunian exoplanets are similar in size to the ice giants Neptune and Uranus in the Solar System. Neptunian exoplanets may have a mixture of interiors though all would be rocky with heavier metals at their cores. Neptunian planets typically have hydrogen- and helium-dominated atmospheres. [1]

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There are several recognized subtypes of Neptunian exoplanets:

List of Neptunian exoplanets

HAT

GJ

TOI

OGLE

References

  1. "Neptune-like | Planet Types". Exoplanet Exploration: Planets Beyond our Solar System. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  2. "Eyes On Exoplanets – Exoplanet Exploration: Planets Beyond our Solar System". exoplanets.nasa.gov. Retrieved 2021-12-08.