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The K2-264 System

2 planets Cancer

K2-264 is a planetary system in the constellation Cancer hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 605 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-264

Earth1.00 R⊕b2.23 R⊕c2.67 R⊕
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K2-264: Star and Habitable Zone

K2-264

Surface temperature
3,660 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
0.50 M☉
Radius
0.47 R☉
K2-264 b K2-264 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of K2-264: 0.155–0.399 AU (conservative: 0.196–0.378 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the K2-264 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
K2-264 bMini Neptune5.8 d2.23 R⊕0.322018
K2-264 cMini Neptune20 d2.67 R⊕0.532018

Discovery History

The first planet found here, K2-264 b, was discovered in 2018 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About K2-264

How many planets does K2-264 have?

K2-264 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the K2-264 system habitable?

None of the known planets in K2-264 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is K2-264?

K2-264 is about 605 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cancer.

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