The K2-148 System
K2-148 is a planetary system in the constellation Cetus hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets around 2 stars, about 406 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-148
Star K2-148 and Its Habitable Zone
K2-148
- Surface temperature
- 4,079 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.65 M☉
- Radius
- 0.63 R☉
- Luminosity
- 0.1010 L☉
Habitable zone of K2-148: 0.257–0.649 AU (conservative: 0.326–0.615 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 3 Planets in the K2-148 System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, K2-148 b, was discovered in 2018 using the transit method.
Frequently Asked Questions About K2-148
How many planets does K2-148 have?
K2-148 has 3 confirmed exoplanets distributed around its 2 stars. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the K2-148 system habitable?
None of the known planets in K2-148 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is K2-148?
K2-148 is about 406 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cetus.
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