The K2-32 System
K2-32 is a planetary system in the constellation Ophiuchus hosting 4 confirmed exoplanets around 2 stars, about 514 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-32
Star K2-32 and Its Habitable Zone
K2-32
- Surface temperature
- 5,271 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.83 M☉
- Radius
- 0.86 R☉
Habitable zone of K2-32: 0.553–1.323 AU (conservative: 0.700–1.255 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 4 Planets in the K2-32 System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, K2-32 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method. The most recent addition, K2-32 e, followed in 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions About K2-32
How many planets does K2-32 have?
K2-32 has 4 confirmed exoplanets distributed around its 2 stars. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the K2-32 system habitable?
None of the known planets in K2-32 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is K2-32?
K2-32 is about 514 light-years from Earth in the constellation Ophiuchus.
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