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The K2-350 System

2 planets Virgo

K2-350 is a planetary system in the constellation Virgo hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,596 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-350

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.54 R⊕c2.74 R⊕
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K2-350: Star and Habitable Zone

K2-350

Surface temperature
5,789 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
0.98 M☉
Radius
1.04 R☉
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of K2-350: 0.783–1.844 AU (conservative: 0.992–1.748 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the K2-350 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
K2-350 bSuper Earth4.2 d1.54 R⊕0.282021
K2-350 cMini Neptune20 d2.74 R⊕0.252016

Discovery History

The first planet found here, K2-350 c, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method. The most recent addition, K2-350 b, followed in 2021.

Frequently Asked Questions About K2-350

How many planets does K2-350 have?

K2-350 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the K2-350 system habitable?

None of the known planets in K2-350 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is K2-350?

K2-350 is about 1,596 light-years from Earth in the constellation Virgo.

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