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The K2-83 System

2 planets Taurus

K2-83 is a planetary system in the constellation Taurus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 409 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of K2-83

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.24 R⊕c1.48 R⊕
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K2-83: Star and Habitable Zone

K2-83

Surface temperature
3,910 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
0.48 M☉
Radius
0.42 R☉
K2-83 b K2-83 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of K2-83: 0.158–0.401 AU (conservative: 0.200–0.380 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the K2-83 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
K2-83 bTerrestrial2.7 d1.24 R⊕0.312016
K2-83 cSuper Earth10.0 d1.48 R⊕0.382016

Discovery History

The first planet found here, K2-83 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About K2-83

How many planets does K2-83 have?

K2-83 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the K2-83 system habitable?

None of the known planets in K2-83 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is K2-83?

K2-83 is about 409 light-years from Earth in the constellation Taurus.

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