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The K2-195 System

2 planets Virgo

K2-195 is a planetary system in the constellation Virgo hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,027 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-195

Earth1.00 R⊕b3.13 R⊕c2.58 R⊕
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K2-195: Star and Habitable Zone

K2-195

Surface temperature
5,712 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
0.96 M☉
Radius
0.91 R☉
K2-195 b
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of K2-195: 0.667–1.575 AU (conservative: 0.845–1.493 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the K2-195 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
K2-195 bSub Neptune16 d3.13 R⊕0.222018
K2-195 cMini Neptune28 d2.58 R⊕0.272018

Discovery History

The first planet found here, K2-195 b, was discovered in 2018 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About K2-195

How many planets does K2-195 have?

K2-195 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the K2-195 system habitable?

None of the known planets in K2-195 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is K2-195?

K2-195 is about 1,027 light-years from Earth in the constellation Virgo.

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