Kepler-157 d
Kepler-157 d is a super-Earth orbiting Kepler-157 in the constellation Lyra. It lies about 2,524 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2016 using the transit method.
How Big Is Kepler-157 d?
Kepler-157 d has a radius of 1.46 times that of Earth.
Is Kepler-157 d in the Habitable Zone?
The position of Kepler-157 d relative to the habitable zone of Kepler-157 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Habitable zone of Kepler-157: 0.783–1.844 AU (conservative: 0.991–1.748 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-157 d — one full orbit around Kepler-157 — lasts 7.03 Earth days, shorter than Mercury's 88-day year.
How Was Kepler-157 d Discovered?
Kepler-157 d was discovered in 2016 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-157 d?
Kepler-157 d is 2,523.5 light-years (773.7 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet about 2,524 years ago. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 44,413,600 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. Kepler-157 d scores 0.29, ranking #2,029 of 5,568 planets with a known ESI. For reference, Mars scores about 0.70.
The Host Star: Kepler-157
Kepler-157
- Surface temperature
- 5,774 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Radius
- 1.04 R☉
The Kepler-157 Planetary System
Kepler-157 d is one of 3 known planets in the Kepler-157 system. Its siblings:
- Kepler-157 b (Super Earth)
- Kepler-157 c (Mini Neptune)
Kepler-157 d — Complete Data
| Radius | 1.460 Earth radii (0.130 Jupiter radii) |
|---|---|
| Orbital period | 7.03 days |
| Earth Similarity Index | 0.29 |
| Distance from Earth | 2,523.5 light-years (773.7 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Discovery method | Transit |
| Discovery facility | Kepler |
| Discovery year | 2016 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2016-05-06. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-157 d
Is Kepler-157 d habitable?
Kepler-157 d is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of Kepler-157, and as a super-Earth it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How far away is Kepler-157 d?
Kepler-157 d is about 2,524 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 44,413,600 years to get there.
How big is Kepler-157 d compared to Earth?
Kepler-157 d has 1.46 times the radius of Earth.
How long is a year on Kepler-157 d?
One orbit around Kepler-157 takes 7.0 Earth days — short enough that 52 of its years would fit into one Earth year.
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