The K2-268 System
K2-268 is a planetary system in the constellation Cancer hosting 5 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,069 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-268
K2-268: Star and Habitable Zone
K2-268
- Surface temperature
- 5,106 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.84 M☉
- Radius
- 0.78 R☉
Habitable zone of K2-268: 0.475–1.143 AU (conservative: 0.601–1.083 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 5 Planets in the K2-268 System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, K2-268 b, was discovered in 2018 using the transit method. The most recent addition, K2-268 f, followed in 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions About K2-268
How many planets does K2-268 have?
K2-268 has 5 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the K2-268 system habitable?
None of the known planets in K2-268 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is K2-268?
K2-268 is about 1,069 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cancer.
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