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The K2-316 System

2 planets Libra

K2-316 is a planetary system in the constellation Libra hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 367 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-316

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.33 R⊕c1.83 R⊕
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K2-316: Star and Habitable Zone

K2-316

Surface temperature
3,436 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
0.41 M☉
Radius
0.38 R☉
K2-316 b K2-316 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of K2-316: 0.110–0.286 AU (conservative: 0.139–0.271 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the K2-316 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
K2-316 bSuper Earth1.1 d1.33 R⊕0.312020
K2-316 cSuper Earth5.3 d1.83 R⊕0.512020

Discovery History

The first planet found here, K2-316 b, was discovered in 2020 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About K2-316

How many planets does K2-316 have?

K2-316 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the K2-316 system habitable?

None of the known planets in K2-316 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is K2-316?

K2-316 is about 367 light-years from Earth in the constellation Libra.

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