NASA Discovers Star System With 8 Planets

What is the name of the star system with 8 planets discovered by NASA?

Kepler-90

The star {{c1::Kepler-90}} is over 2,500 light years away and larger and hotter than our sun.

Kepler-90

How many planets does the Kepler-90 star system have?

1. 1. 7
2. 2. 8
3. 3. 9
4. 4. 10

How many planets does the Kepler-90 star system have?

1. ✓ 7
2. 8
3. 9
4. 10

What is the name of the newly discovered planet in the Kepler-90 system?

Kepler-90i

Kepler-90i is probably rocky and similar to our earth, but because of its closeness to its home star has an average surface temperature of about {{c1::400° C}}.

400° C

Which company provided the AI software used by NASA to analyze Kepler data?

1. 1. Google
2. 2. NASA
3. 3. ESA
4. 4. SpaceX

Which company provided the AI software used by NASA to analyze Kepler data?

1. ✓ Google
2. NASA
3. ESA
4. SpaceX

What is the orbital period of Kepler-90i around its star?

14.4 days

What type of planets are the outer ones in the Kepler-90 system?

1. 1. Rocky
2. 2. Gas
3. 3. Ice
4. 4. Water

What type of planets are the outer ones in the Kepler-90 system?

1. ✓ Rocky
2. Gas
3. Ice
4. Water

What is the primary purpose of the Kepler space telescope?

To scan sections of the universe in search of new stars and planetary systems.

The Kepler space telescope was launched in {{c1::March 2009}}.

March 2009

What is the main advantage of using AI in analyzing Kepler data?

1. 1. Faster processing
2. 2. More accurate
3. 3. Reveals more planets
4. 4. All of the above

What is the main advantage of using AI in analyzing Kepler data?

1. ✓ Faster processing
2. More accurate
3. Reveals more planets
4. All of the above