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The K2-247 System

2 planets Virgo

K2-247 is a planetary system in the constellation Virgo hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 842 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-247

Earth1.00 R⊕b2.12 R⊕c2.19 R⊕
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K2-247: Star and Habitable Zone

K2-247

Surface temperature
4,667 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
0.74 M☉
Radius
0.69 R☉
K2-247 b K2-247 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of K2-247: 0.358–0.877 AU (conservative: 0.453–0.832 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the K2-247 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
K2-247 bMini Neptune2.3 d2.12 R⊕0.262018
K2-247 cMini Neptune6.5 d2.19 R⊕0.282018

Discovery History

The first planet found here, K2-247 b, was discovered in 2018 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About K2-247

How many planets does K2-247 have?

K2-247 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the K2-247 system habitable?

None of the known planets in K2-247 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is K2-247?

K2-247 is about 842 light-years from Earth in the constellation Virgo.

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