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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

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.38 R⊕c2.95 R⊕
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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☉
K2-270 b K2-270 c
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

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
K2-270 bSuper Earth1.5 d1.38 R⊕0.292018
K2-270 cMini Neptune4.4 d2.95 R⊕0.222018

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.

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