The KELT-6 System
KELT-6 is a planetary system in the constellation Coma Berenices hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 785 light-years from Earth. One of its planets orbits within the habitable zone, where liquid water could exist on a planetary surface.
Size Comparison: The Planets of KELT-6
Planets without a measured radius are not shown.
KELT-6: Star and Habitable Zone
KELT-6
- Surface temperature
- 6,102 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.42 M☉
- Radius
- 1.73 R☉
Habitable zone of KELT-6: 1.420–3.319 AU (conservative: 1.798–3.147 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the KELT-6 System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, KELT-6 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method. The most recent addition, KELT-6 c, followed in 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions About KELT-6
How many planets does KELT-6 have?
KELT-6 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the KELT-6 system habitable?
One planet in the system orbits within the habitable zone, where liquid water could exist. Actual habitability depends on atmospheres and composition, which are not yet known.
How far away is KELT-6?
KELT-6 is about 785 light-years from Earth in the constellation Coma Berenices.
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