The Kepler-1065 System
2 planets
Cygnus
Kepler-1065 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 3,661 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-1065
Kepler-1065: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-1065
- Surface temperature
- 5,635 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.94 M☉
- Radius
- 0.93 R☉
- Age
- 4.5 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Too hot
Optimistic habitable zone
Conservative habitable zone
Too cold
Habitable zone of Kepler-1065: 0.669–1.584 AU (conservative: 0.848–1.501 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-1065 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-1065 b | Sub Neptune | 3.6 d | 3.73 R⊕ | 0.19 | 2016 |
| Kepler-1065 c | Super Earth | 2.4 d | 1.60 R⊕ | 0.28 | 2016 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-1065 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method.
- 2016 — Kepler-1065 b (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-1065 c (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-1065
How many planets does Kepler-1065 have?
Kepler-1065 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-1065 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-1065 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-1065?
Kepler-1065 is about 3,661 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.