Kepler-305 c
Kepler-305 c is a puffy low-density planet orbiting Kepler-305 in the constellation Cygnus. It lies about 2,833 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2013 using the transit method.
How Big Is Kepler-305 c?
Kepler-305 c has a radius of 3.30 times that of Earth. Its mass is 6.0 times that of Earth.
Is Kepler-305 c in the Habitable Zone?
The position of Kepler-305 c relative to the habitable zone of Kepler-305 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Orbit and Year Length
A year on Kepler-305 c — one full orbit around Kepler-305 — lasts 8.29 Earth days, shorter than Mercury's 88-day year.
How Was Kepler-305 c Discovered?
Kepler-305 c was discovered in 2013 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-305 c?
Kepler-305 c is 2,832.6 light-years (868.5 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet about 2,833 years ago. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 49,853,760 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-305 c scores 0.22, ranking #3,701 of 5,568 planets with a known ESI. For reference, Mars scores about 0.70.
The Host Star: Kepler-305
Kepler-305
- Mass
- 0.76 M☉
- Radius
- 0.80 R☉
The Kepler-305 Planetary System
Kepler-305 c is one of 4 known planets in the Kepler-305 system. Its siblings:
- Kepler-305 b (Puffy Planet)
- Kepler-305 d (Mini Neptune)
- Kepler-305 e (Super Earth)
Kepler-305 c — Complete Data
| Radius | 3.300 Earth radii (0.294 Jupiter radii) |
|---|---|
| Mass | 6.00 Earth masses (0.019 Jupiter masses) |
| Orbital period | 8.29 days |
| Earth Similarity Index | 0.22 |
| Distance from Earth | 2,832.6 light-years (868.5 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Discovery method | Transit |
| Discovery facility | Kepler |
| Discovery year | 2013 |
Data: NASA Exoplanet Archive, last updated 2014-05-14. Earth Similarity Index: PHL @ UPR Arecibo.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-305 c
Is Kepler-305 c habitable?
Kepler-305 c is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of Kepler-305, and as a puffy low-density planet it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How far away is Kepler-305 c?
Kepler-305 c is about 2,833 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 49,853,760 years to get there.
How big is Kepler-305 c compared to Earth?
Kepler-305 c has 3.30 times the radius of Earth and about 6.0 times its mass.
How long is a year on Kepler-305 c?
One orbit around Kepler-305 takes 8.3 Earth days — short enough that 44 of its years would fit into one Earth year.
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