The K2-19 System
K2-19 is a planetary system in the constellation Virgo hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 945 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-19
K2-19: Star and Habitable Zone
K2-19
- Surface temperature
- 5,322 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.88 M☉
- Radius
- 0.82 R☉
Habitable zone of K2-19: 0.536–1.280 AU (conservative: 0.679–1.214 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 3 Planets in the K2-19 System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, K2-19 b, was discovered in 2015 using the transit method. The most recent addition, K2-19 d, followed in 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions About K2-19
How many planets does K2-19 have?
K2-19 has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the K2-19 system habitable?
None of the known planets in K2-19 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is K2-19?
K2-19 is about 945 light-years from Earth in the constellation Virgo.
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