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The K2-62 System

2 planets Aquarius

K2-62 is a planetary system in the constellation Aquarius hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 367 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-62

Earth1.00 R⊕b2.02 R⊕c1.99 R⊕
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K2-62: Star and Habitable Zone

K2-62

Surface temperature
4,455 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
0.67 M☉
Radius
0.70 R☉
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of K2-62: 0.331–0.820 AU (conservative: 0.420–0.778 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the K2-62 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
K2-62 bMini Neptune6.7 d2.02 R⊕0.282016
K2-62 cSuper Earth16 d1.99 R⊕0.342016

Discovery History

The first planet found here, K2-62 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About K2-62

How many planets does K2-62 have?

K2-62 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the K2-62 system habitable?

None of the known planets in K2-62 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is K2-62?

K2-62 is about 367 light-years from Earth in the constellation Aquarius.

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