The K2-270 System
2 planets
Cancer
K2-270 is a planetary system in the constellation Cancer hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 915 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-270
K2-270: Star and Habitable Zone
K2-270
- Surface temperature
- 4,877 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.85 M☉
- Radius
- 0.77 R☉
Too hot
Optimistic habitable zone
Conservative habitable zone
Too cold
Habitable zone of K2-270: 0.432–1.050 AU (conservative: 0.547–0.996 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the K2-270 System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, K2-270 b, was discovered in 2018 using the transit method.
Frequently Asked Questions About K2-270
How many planets does K2-270 have?
K2-270 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the K2-270 system habitable?
None of the known planets in K2-270 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is K2-270?
K2-270 is about 915 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cancer.