The K2-224 System
K2-224 is a planetary system in the constellation Virgo hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 898 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-224
K2-224: Star and Habitable Zone
K2-224
- Surface temperature
- 5,620 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.91 M☉
- Radius
- 0.84 R☉
Habitable zone of K2-224: 0.602–1.425 AU (conservative: 0.763–1.351 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the K2-224 System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, K2-224 b, was discovered in 2018 using the transit method.
Frequently Asked Questions About K2-224
How many planets does K2-224 have?
K2-224 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the K2-224 system habitable?
None of the known planets in K2-224 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is K2-224?
K2-224 is about 898 light-years from Earth in the constellation Virgo.
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