The K2-136 System
K2-136 is a planetary system in the constellation Taurus hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets around 2 stars, about 193 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-136
Star K2-136 and Its Habitable Zone
K2-136
- Surface temperature
- 4,500 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.74 M☉
- Radius
- 0.68 R☉
- Luminosity
- 0.1673 L☉
- Age
- 0.7 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of K2-136: 0.327–0.808 AU (conservative: 0.414–0.766 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 3 Planets in the K2-136 System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, K2-136 b, was discovered in 2017 using the transit method.
Frequently Asked Questions About K2-136
How many planets does K2-136 have?
K2-136 has 3 confirmed exoplanets distributed around its 2 stars. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the K2-136 system habitable?
None of the known planets in K2-136 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is K2-136?
K2-136 is about 193 light-years from Earth in the constellation Taurus.
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