What are some of the most common exoplanet names?

Exoplanets, or planets that orbit stars outside of our solar system, are often given names based on the star they orbit or a catalog number. Some Exoplanets have been given more imaginative names, but these are typically only used in casual conversation and not in scientific literature.

Here are some examples of Exoplanet names:

· Kepler-186f: This Exoplanet was discovered by NASA’s Kepler spacecraft and is named after the mission and the star it orbits (Kepler-186). The “f” indicates that it is the fifth planet discovered in the star’s system.

· HD 209458 b: This Exoplanet is named after the star it orbits (HD 209458) and the “b” indicates that it is the first planet discovered in the star’s system.

· 55 Cancri e: This Exoplanet is named after the star it orbits (55 Cancri). The “e” indicates that it is the fourth planet discovered in the star’s system.

· Proxima Centauri b: This Exoplanet is named after the star it orbits (Proxima Centauri) and the “b” indicates that it is the first planet discovered in the star’s system. Proxima Centauri is the nearest star to Earth, making this Exoplanet one of the most well-studied and interesting Exoplanets.

· TRAPPIST-1b,c,d,e,f,g: These Exoplanets are named after the star they orbit (TRAPPIST-1) and the letters indicate their order of discovery. The TRAPPIST-1 system is notable for having seven Earth-sized Exoplanets, three of which are located in the habitable zone of their star.