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The K2-384 System

5 planets Cetus

K2-384 is a planetary system in the constellation Cetus hosting 5 confirmed exoplanets, about 270 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-384

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.08 R⊕c1.19 R⊕d1.39 R⊕e1.35 R⊕f2.22 R⊕
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K2-384: Star and Habitable Zone

K2-384

Spectral type
M4 V
Surface temperature
3,623 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
0.33 M☉
Radius
0.35 R☉
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of K2-384: 0.112–0.288 AU (conservative: 0.142–0.273 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 5 Planets in the K2-384 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
K2-384 bTerrestrial2.2 d1.08 R⊕0.352022
K2-384 cTerrestrial4.2 d1.19 R⊕0.412022
K2-384 dSuper Earth6.7 d1.39 R⊕0.492022
K2-384 eSuper Earth9.7 d1.35 R⊕0.592022
K2-384 fMini Neptune14 d2.22 R⊕0.622022

Discovery History

The first planet found here, K2-384 b, was discovered in 2022 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About K2-384

How many planets does K2-384 have?

K2-384 has 5 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the K2-384 system habitable?

None of the known planets in K2-384 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is K2-384?

K2-384 is about 270 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cetus.

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