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The K2-190 System

2 planets Virgo

K2-190 is a planetary system in the constellation Virgo hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 524 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-190

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.36 R⊕c1.09 R⊕
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K2-190: Star and Habitable Zone

K2-190

Surface temperature
5,631 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
0.90 M☉
Radius
0.91 R☉
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of K2-190: 0.656–1.552 AU (conservative: 0.831–1.471 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the K2-190 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
K2-190 bSuper Earth10 d1.36 R⊕0.302018
K2-190 cTerrestrial22 d1.09 R⊕0.332018

Discovery History

The first planet found here, K2-190 b, was discovered in 2018 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About K2-190

How many planets does K2-190 have?

K2-190 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the K2-190 system habitable?

None of the known planets in K2-190 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is K2-190?

K2-190 is about 524 light-years from Earth in the constellation Virgo.

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