The Kepler-107 System
4 planets
Cygnus
Kepler-107 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 4 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,716 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-107
Kepler-107: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-107
- Surface temperature
- 5,854 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.24 M☉
- Radius
- 1.45 R☉
- Age
- 4.3 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Too hot
Optimistic habitable zone
Conservative habitable zone
Too cold
Habitable zone of Kepler-107: 1.110–2.609 AU (conservative: 1.405–2.474 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 4 Planets in the Kepler-107 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-107 b | Lava World | 3.2 d | 1.54 R⊕ | 0.28 | 2014 |
| Kepler-107 c | Super Earth | 4.9 d | 1.60 R⊕ | 0.28 | 2014 |
| Kepler-107 d | Terrestrial | 8.0 d | 0.86 R⊕ | 0.30 | 2014 |
| Kepler-107 e | Super Earth | 15 d | 2.90 R⊕ | 0.22 | 2014 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-107 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.
- 2014 — Kepler-107 b (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-107 c (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-107 d (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-107 e (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-107
How many planets does Kepler-107 have?
Kepler-107 has 4 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-107 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-107 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-107?
Kepler-107 is about 1,716 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.