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The K2-381 System

3 planets Sagittarius

K2-381 is a planetary system in the constellation Sagittarius hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 475 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-381

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.08 R⊕c2.00 R⊕d1.69 R⊕
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K2-381: Star and Habitable Zone

K2-381

Surface temperature
4,473 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
0.75 M☉
Radius
0.68 R☉
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of K2-381: 0.324–0.801 AU (conservative: 0.410–0.759 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 3 Planets in the K2-381 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
K2-381 bTerrestrial7.9 d1.08 R⊕0.332022
K2-381 cSuper Earth16 d2.00 R⊕0.342022
K2-381 dSuper Earth27 d1.69 R⊕0.442022

Discovery History

The first planet found here, K2-381 b, was discovered in 2022 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About K2-381

How many planets does K2-381 have?

K2-381 has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the K2-381 system habitable?

None of the known planets in K2-381 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is K2-381?

K2-381 is about 475 light-years from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius.

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