The K2-199 System
K2-199 is a planetary system in the constellation Virgo hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 351 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-199
K2-199: Star and Habitable Zone
K2-199
- Surface temperature
- 4,491 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.71 M☉
- Radius
- 0.68 R☉
- Luminosity
- 0.1850 L☉
- Age
- 5.0 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of K2-199: 0.344–0.850 AU (conservative: 0.436–0.806 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the K2-199 System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, K2-199 b, was discovered in 2018 using the transit method.
Frequently Asked Questions About K2-199
How many planets does K2-199 have?
K2-199 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the K2-199 system habitable?
None of the known planets in K2-199 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is K2-199?
K2-199 is about 351 light-years from Earth in the constellation Virgo.
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