The Kepler-106 System
Kepler-106 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 4 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,449 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-106
Kepler-106: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-106
- Surface temperature
- 5,858 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.00 M☉
- Radius
- 1.04 R☉
- Age
- 4.8 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of Kepler-106: 0.798–1.877 AU (conservative: 1.011–1.780 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 4 Planets in the Kepler-106 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-106 b | Terrestrial | 6.2 d | 0.82 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2014 |
| Kepler-106 c | Super Earth | 14 d | 2.50 R⊕ | 0.24 | 2014 |
| Kepler-106 d | Terrestrial | 24 d | 0.95 R⊕ | 0.32 | 2014 |
| Kepler-106 e | Super Earth | 44 d | 2.56 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2014 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-106 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.
- 2014 — Kepler-106 b (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-106 c (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-106 d (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-106 e (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-106
How many planets does Kepler-106 have?
Kepler-106 has 4 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-106 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-106 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-106?
Kepler-106 is about 1,449 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.
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