The K2-232 System
K2-232 is a planetary system in the constellation Taurus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 426 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-232
Planets without a measured radius are not shown.
K2-232: Star and Habitable Zone
K2-232
- Spectral type
- F
- Surface temperature
- 6,100 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.12 M☉
- Radius
- 1.21 R☉
- Age
- 3.9 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of K2-232: 0.992–2.320 AU (conservative: 1.257–2.200 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the K2-232 System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, K2-232 b, was discovered in 2018 using the transit method. The most recent addition, K2-232 c, followed in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions About K2-232
How many planets does K2-232 have?
K2-232 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the K2-232 system habitable?
None of the known planets in K2-232 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is K2-232?
K2-232 is about 426 light-years from Earth in the constellation Taurus.
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