Kepler-1321 d
Kepler-1321 d is a mini-Neptune orbiting Kepler-1321 in the constellation Cygnus. It lies about 2,509 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2021 using the transit method.
How Big Is Kepler-1321 d?
Kepler-1321 d has a radius of 2.63 times that of Earth.
Is Kepler-1321 d in the Habitable Zone?
The position of Kepler-1321 d relative to the habitable zone of Kepler-1321 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Habitable zone of Kepler-1321: 0.215–0.543 AU (conservative: 0.273–0.514 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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Orbit and Year Length
A year on Kepler-1321 d — one full orbit around Kepler-1321 — lasts 5.72 Earth days, shorter than Mercury's 88-day year.
How Was Kepler-1321 d Discovered?
Kepler-1321 d was discovered in 2021 using the transit method, with observations from Kepler.
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 Kepler-1321 d?
Kepler-1321 d is 2,508.6 light-years (769.1 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet about 2,509 years ago. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 44,151,360 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. Kepler-1321 d scores 0.25, ranking #3,148 of 5,568 planets with a known ESI. For reference, Mars scores about 0.70.
The Host Star: Kepler-1321
Kepler-1321
- Surface temperature
- 4,094 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.54 M☉
- Radius
- 0.53 R☉
- Age
- 4.2 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
The Kepler-1321 Planetary System
Kepler-1321 d is one of 3 known planets in the Kepler-1321 system. Its siblings:
- Kepler-1321 b (Neptune-like)
- Kepler-1321 c (Mini Neptune)
Kepler-1321 d — Complete Data
| Radius | 2.628 Earth radii (0.234 Jupiter radii) |
|---|---|
| Orbital period | 5.72 days |
| Earth Similarity Index | 0.25 |
| Distance from Earth | 2,508.6 light-years (769.1 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Discovery method | Transit |
| Discovery facility | Kepler |
| Discovery year | 2021 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2021-12-05. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-1321 d
Is Kepler-1321 d habitable?
Kepler-1321 d is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of Kepler-1321, and as a mini-Neptune it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How far away is Kepler-1321 d?
Kepler-1321 d is about 2,509 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 44,151,360 years to get there.
How big is Kepler-1321 d compared to Earth?
Kepler-1321 d has 2.63 times the radius of Earth.
How long is a year on Kepler-1321 d?
One orbit around Kepler-1321 takes 5.7 Earth days — short enough that 64 of its years would fit into one Earth year.
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