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The K2-75 System

2 planets Aquarius

K2-75 is a planetary system in the constellation Aquarius hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,833 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-75

Earth1.00 R⊕b2.67 R⊕c2.77 R⊕
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K2-75: Star and Habitable Zone

K2-75

Surface temperature
5,995 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
1.16 M☉
Radius
1.56 R☉
K2-75 b K2-75 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of K2-75: 1.244–2.915 AU (conservative: 1.575–2.763 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the K2-75 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
K2-75 bMini Neptune7.8 d2.67 R⊕0.232016
K2-75 cMini Neptune18 d2.77 R⊕0.232016

Discovery History

The first planet found here, K2-75 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About K2-75

How many planets does K2-75 have?

K2-75 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the K2-75 system habitable?

None of the known planets in K2-75 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is K2-75?

K2-75 is about 1,833 light-years from Earth in the constellation Aquarius.

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