Mega-Earth 17 times the weight of Earth discovered

The video discusses Kepler-10c, a mega Earth located 560 light years away in the Draco constellation. It is a rocky planet 17 times heavier than Earth, challenging existing planet formation theories. Kepler-10c orbits its star in 45 days and shares its system with Kepler-10b, a lava world with a 20-hour year.

What is the classification given to Kepler 10C by astronomers?

• Mega Earth

• Giant Earth

• Mini Earth

• Super Earth

How far is Kepler 10C from Earth?

• 560 light years

• 450 light years

• 600 light years

• 500 light years

What is the mass of Kepler 10C compared to Earth?

• 17 times heavier

• 20 times heavier

• 15 times heavier

• 10 times heavier

How long is a year on Kepler 10C?

• 30 days

• 45 days

• 60 days

• 90 days

What is unique about Kepler 10B's orbit?

• It has a year only 20 hours long

• It is the same size as Earth

• It is a gas giant

• It orbits in 365 days