Kepler-712 c
Kepler-712 c is a Neptune-like planet orbiting Kepler-712 in the constellation Cygnus. It lies about 2,846 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2016 using the transit method.
How Big Is Kepler-712 c?
Kepler-712 c has a radius of 4.85 times that of Earth.
Is Kepler-712 c in the Habitable Zone?
The position of Kepler-712 c relative to the habitable zone of Kepler-712 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Habitable zone of Kepler-712: 0.481–1.157 AU (conservative: 0.610–1.097 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-712 c — one full orbit around Kepler-712 — lasts 226.9 Earth days, between the years of Mercury (88 days) and Earth (365 days).
How Was Kepler-712 c Discovered?
Kepler-712 c 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-712 c?
Kepler-712 c is 2,845.7 light-years (872.5 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet about 2,846 years ago. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 50,084,320 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-712 c scores 0.52, ranking #226 of 5,568 planets with a known ESI. For reference, Mars scores about 0.70.
The Host Star: Kepler-712
Kepler-712
- Surface temperature
- 5,148 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.84 M☉
- Radius
- 0.78 R☉
- Age
- 3.3 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
The Kepler-712 Planetary System
Kepler-712 c is one of 2 known planets in the Kepler-712 system. Its siblings:
- Kepler-712 b (Sub Neptune)
Kepler-712 c — Complete Data
| Radius | 4.850 Earth radii (0.433 Jupiter radii) |
|---|---|
| Orbital period | 226.89 days |
| Earth Similarity Index | 0.52 |
| Distance from Earth | 2,845.7 light-years (872.5 parsecs) |
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| 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-712 c
Is Kepler-712 c habitable?
Kepler-712 c is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of Kepler-712, and as a Neptune-like planet it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How far away is Kepler-712 c?
Kepler-712 c is about 2,846 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 50,084,320 years to get there.
How big is Kepler-712 c compared to Earth?
Kepler-712 c has 4.85 times the radius of Earth.
How long is a year on Kepler-712 c?
One orbit around Kepler-712 takes 226.9 Earth days.
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