The K2-290 System
K2-290 is a planetary system in the constellation Libra hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets around 3 stars, about 890 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-290
Star K2-290 and Its Habitable Zone
K2-290
- Surface temperature
- 6,302 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.19 M☉
- Radius
- 1.51 R☉
- Age
- 4.0 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of K2-290: 1.307–3.043 AU (conservative: 1.655–2.885 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the K2-290 System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, K2-290 b, was discovered in 2019 using the transit method.
Frequently Asked Questions About K2-290
How many planets does K2-290 have?
K2-290 has 2 confirmed exoplanets distributed around its 3 stars. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the K2-290 system habitable?
None of the known planets in K2-290 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is K2-290?
K2-290 is about 890 light-years from Earth in the constellation Libra.
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