Kepler-1688 b
Kepler-1688 b is a super-Earth orbiting Kepler-1688 in the constellation Lyra. It lies about 1,851 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2020 using the transit method.
How Big Is Kepler-1688 b?
Kepler-1688 b has a radius of 1.26 times that of Earth.
Is Kepler-1688 b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of Kepler-1688 b relative to the habitable zone of Kepler-1688 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Orbit and Year Length
A year on Kepler-1688 b — one full orbit around Kepler-1688 — lasts 5.62 Earth days, shorter than Mercury's 88-day year.
How Was Kepler-1688 b Discovered?
Kepler-1688 b was discovered in 2020 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-1688 b?
Kepler-1688 b is 1,850.8 light-years (567.4 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet about 1,851 years ago. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 32,574,080 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-1688 b scores 0.31, ranking #1,187 of 5,565 planets with a known ESI. For reference, Mars scores about 0.70.
The Host Star: Kepler-1688
Kepler-1688
- Surface temperature
- 4,632 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Planetary System
Kepler-1688 b is the only planet known to orbit Kepler-1688 so far.
Kepler-1688 b — Complete Data
| Radius | 1.262 Earth radii (0.113 Jupiter radii) |
|---|---|
| Orbital period | 5.62 days |
| Earth Similarity Index | 0.31 |
| Distance from Earth | 1,850.8 light-years (567.4 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Discovery method | Transit |
| Discovery facility | Kepler |
| Discovery year | 2020 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2020-09-08. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-1688 b
Is Kepler-1688 b habitable?
Kepler-1688 b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of Kepler-1688, and as a super-Earth it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How far away is Kepler-1688 b?
Kepler-1688 b is about 1,851 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 32,574,080 years to get there.
How big is Kepler-1688 b compared to Earth?
Kepler-1688 b has 1.26 times the radius of Earth.
How long is a year on Kepler-1688 b?
One orbit around Kepler-1688 takes 5.6 Earth days — short enough that 65 of its years would fit into one Earth year.
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