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The K2-275 System

2 planets Cancer

K2-275 is a planetary system in the constellation Cancer hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 403 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-275

Earth1.00 R⊕b2.34 R⊕c2.21 R⊕
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K2-275: Star and Habitable Zone

K2-275

Surface temperature
4,841 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
0.77 M☉
Radius
0.69 R☉
K2-275 b K2-275 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of K2-275: 0.382–0.930 AU (conservative: 0.484–0.882 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the K2-275 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
K2-275 bMini Neptune3.3 d2.34 R⊕0.242018
K2-275 cMini Neptune8.4 d2.21 R⊕0.282018

Discovery History

The first planet found here, K2-275 b, was discovered in 2018 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About K2-275

How many planets does K2-275 have?

K2-275 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the K2-275 system habitable?

None of the known planets in K2-275 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is K2-275?

K2-275 is about 403 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cancer.

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