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The K2-189 System

2 planets Virgo

K2-189 is a planetary system in the constellation Virgo hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 790 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-189

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.40 R⊕c2.31 R⊕
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K2-189: Star and Habitable Zone

K2-189

Surface temperature
5,442 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
0.85 M☉
Radius
0.88 R☉
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of K2-189: 0.597–1.420 AU (conservative: 0.756–1.346 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the K2-189 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
K2-189 bSuper Earth2.6 d1.40 R⊕0.282018
K2-189 cMini Neptune6.7 d2.31 R⊕0.242018

Discovery History

The first planet found here, K2-189 b, was discovered in 2018 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About K2-189

How many planets does K2-189 have?

K2-189 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the K2-189 system habitable?

None of the known planets in K2-189 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is K2-189?

K2-189 is about 790 light-years from Earth in the constellation Virgo.

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