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The K2-155 System

3 planets Taurus

K2-155 is a planetary system in the constellation Taurus hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 237 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-155

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.80 R⊕c2.60 R⊕d1.90 R⊕
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K2-155: Star and Habitable Zone

K2-155

Surface temperature
4,258 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
0.65 M☉
Radius
0.58 R☉
K2-155 b K2-155 c K2-155 d
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of K2-155: 0.254–0.634 AU (conservative: 0.322–0.601 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 3 Planets in the K2-155 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
K2-155 bSuper Earth6.3 d1.80 R⊕0.332018
K2-155 cMini Neptune14 d2.60 R⊕0.392018
K2-155 dSuper Earth41 d1.90 R⊕0.732018

Discovery History

The first planet found here, K2-155 b, was discovered in 2018 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About K2-155

How many planets does K2-155 have?

K2-155 has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the K2-155 system habitable?

None of the known planets in K2-155 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is K2-155?

K2-155 is about 237 light-years from Earth in the constellation Taurus.

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