GJ 1214 b (sometimes Gliese 1214 b, [6] also named Enaiposha since 2023 [2]) is an exoplanet that orbits the star GJ 1214, and was discovered in December 2009. Its parent star is 48 light-years (15 pc) from the Sun, in the constellation Ophiuchus.

Jan 24, 2025 · Discovered in 2009, the planet orbits a star in the constellation Ophiuchus, also known as the "serpent-bearer," in the northern sky. At the time, it was thought to be an ocean planet, and in 2023 the International Astronomical Union formally dubbed the planet Enaiposha, which translates to "large body of water" in the Maasai language.

Jan 24, 2025 · The exoplanet Enaiposha (GJ 1214 b), previously thought to be a mini-Neptune, has been reclassified as a "Super-Venus" following new data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

4 days ago · The new work proposed that GJ 1214 b or Enaiposha has an atmosphere dominated by carbon dioxide (CO2). So it’s something not seen before, a super-sized Venus. Lead author of the University of ...

Oct 25, 2024 · GJ 1214 b is a Neptune-like exoplanet that orbits a M-type star. Its mass is 8.41 Earths, it takes 1.6 days to complete one orbit of its star, and is 0.01505 AU from its star. Its discovery was announced in 2009.

5 days ago · Enaiposha doesn’t fit into the usual categories of exoplanets, like Earth-like worlds or gas giants. Instead, it creates a new type, opening the door for further exploration and research. Scientists hope that studying Enaiposha will give them a better understanding of other planets with dense atmospheres. The more they learn about this "Super ...

GJ 1214 is named Orkaria and its planet is named Enaiposha, after the Maa words for red ochre and for a large body of water, alluding to the color of the star and likely composition of the planet. [15]

May 10, 2023 · NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has observed a distant planet outside our solar system – and unlike anything in it – to reveal what is likely a highly reflective world with a steamy atmosphere. It’s the closest look yet at the mysterious world, a “mini-Neptune” that was largely impenetrable to previous observations.

GJ 1214 b (sometimes Gliese 1214 b, also named Enaiposha since 2023) is an exoplanet that orbits the star GJ 1214, and was discovered in December 2009. Its parent star is 48 light-years from the Sun, in the constellation Ophiuchus. As of 2017, GJ 1214 b is the most likely known candidate for being an ocean planet.

Jan 24, 2025 · Enaiposha is far too close to its host star, Okaria, to be able to host life itself as the planet would be far too hot. New in-depth observations using the James Webb Space Telescope data suggests it is much more similar to Venus, the hottest planet in the Solar System.