Kepler-786 b
Kepler-786 b is a mini-Neptune orbiting Kepler-786 in the constellation Cygnus. It lies about 1,583 light-years from Earth and was discovered in 2016 using the transit method.
How Big Is Kepler-786 b?
Kepler-786 b has a radius of 2.43 times that of Earth.
Is Kepler-786 b in the Habitable Zone?
The position of Kepler-786 b relative to the habitable zone of Kepler-786 cannot be precisely determined from the available orbital data.
Habitable zone of Kepler-786: 0.409–0.996 AU (conservative: 0.519–0.945 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-786 b — one full orbit around Kepler-786 — lasts 53.5 Earth days, shorter than Mercury's 88-day year.
How Was Kepler-786 b Discovered?
Kepler-786 b 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-786 b?
Kepler-786 b is 1,582.9 light-years (485.3 parsecs) from Earth. Light arriving here tonight left the planet about 1,583 years ago. A probe traveling at the speed of Voyager 1 — about 17 km/s, the fastest outbound spacecraft ever launched — would need roughly 27,859,040 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-786 b scores 0.48, ranking #275 of 5,568 planets with a known ESI. For reference, Mars scores about 0.70.
The Host Star: Kepler-786
Kepler-786
- Surface temperature
- 4,838 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.81 M☉
- Radius
- 0.74 R☉
- Age
- 2.5 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Planetary System
Kepler-786 b is the only planet known to orbit Kepler-786 so far.
Kepler-786 b — Complete Data
| Radius | 2.430 Earth radii (0.217 Jupiter radii) |
|---|---|
| Orbital period | 53.53 days |
| Earth Similarity Index | 0.48 |
| Distance from Earth | 1,582.9 light-years (485.3 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-786 b
Is Kepler-786 b habitable?
Kepler-786 b is not known to orbit within the habitable zone of Kepler-786, and as a mini-Neptune it is an unlikely candidate for life as we know it.
How far away is Kepler-786 b?
Kepler-786 b is about 1,583 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus. A spacecraft traveling as fast as Voyager 1 (about 17 km/s) would need roughly 27,859,040 years to get there.
How big is Kepler-786 b compared to Earth?
Kepler-786 b has 2.43 times the radius of Earth.
How long is a year on Kepler-786 b?
One orbit around Kepler-786 takes 53.5 Earth days.
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