K2-213 b
K2-213 b is a super-Earth orbiting K2-213 in the constellation Pisces. It lies about 1,271 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2018 using the transit method.
How Big Is K2-213 b?
K2-213 b has a radius of 1.51 times that of Earth.
Is K2-213 b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of K2-213 b relative to the habitable zone of K2-213 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Habitable zone of K2-213: 0.908–2.138 AU (conservative: 1.150–2.027 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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Orbit and Year Length
A year on K2-213 b — one full orbit around K2-213 — lasts 8.13 Earth days, shorter than Mercury's 88-day year.
How Was K2-213 b Discovered?
K2-213 b was discovered in 2018 using the transit method, with observations from K2.
The transit method watches a star for the tiny, regular dip in brightness that occurs when a planet crosses in front of it. The depth and timing of these dips reveal the planet's size and orbital period.
How Far Away Is K2-213 b?
K2-213 b is 1,271.0 light-years (389.7 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet about 1,271 years ago. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 22,369,600 years to make the journey.
Earth Similarity Index
The Earth Similarity Index (ESI) scores how physically similar a planet is to Earth, from 0 to 1, based on radius, density, escape velocity and surface temperature. K2-213 b scores 0.28, ranking #2,135 of 5,568 planets with a known ESI. For reference, Mars scores about 0.70.
The Host Star: K2-213
K2-213
- Surface temperature
- 5,794 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.07 M☉
- Radius
- 1.20 R☉
Planetary System
K2-213 b is the only planet known to orbit K2-213 so far.
K2-213 b — Complete Data
| Radius | 1.514 Earth radii (0.135 Jupiter radii) |
|---|---|
| Orbital period | 8.13 days |
| Earth Similarity Index | 0.28 |
| Distance from Earth | 1,271.0 light-years (389.7 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Pisces |
| Discovery method | Transit |
| Discovery facility | K2 |
| Discovery year | 2018 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2018-02-14. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About K2-213 b
Is K2-213 b habitable?
K2-213 b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of K2-213, and as a super-Earth it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How far away is K2-213 b?
K2-213 b is about 1,271 light-years from Earth in the constellation Pisces. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 22,369,600 years to get there.
How big is K2-213 b compared to Earth?
K2-213 b has 1.51 times the radius of Earth.
How long is a year on K2-213 b?
One orbit around K2-213 takes 8.1 Earth days — short enough that 45 of its years would fit into one Earth year.
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