Earth vs Kepler-442 b
Kepler-442 b is about 1.3 times as wide as Earth and their equilibrium temperatures are close.
| Earth | Kepler-442 b | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rocky world | Rocky world |
| Size (radius) | 1.00 R⊕ | 1.34 R⊕ |
| Surface gravity | 1.00× Earth | ≈ 1.31× Earth |
| Equilibrium temperature | -19°C (-2°F) | -32°C (-26°F) |
| Mean surface temperature | 15°C (59°F) | not measured |
| Year (orbital period) | 365 days | 112 days |
| Distance from Earth | home | 1,194 ly |
| Earth-similarity index | 1.00 | 0.91 |
Common questions
Is Earth bigger than Kepler-442 b?
Kepler-442 b is the larger of the two: Earth is 1.00 R⊕ across and Kepler-442 b is 1.34 R⊕, where Earth is 1 R⊕.
Which has stronger gravity, Earth or Kepler-442 b?
Kepler-442 b pulls harder: surface gravity is 1.00× Earth on Earth and ≈ 1.31× Earth on Kepler-442 b.