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The Kepler-108 System

2 planets 2 stars Cygnus

Kepler-108 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets around 2 stars, about 1,105 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-108

Earth1.00 R⊕b8.65 R⊕c8.18 R⊕
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Star Kepler-108 and Its Habitable Zone

Kepler-108

Surface temperature
5,854 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
2.19 R☉
Kepler-108 b Kepler-108 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-108: 1.681–3.952 AU (conservative: 2.129–3.747 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-108 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-108 bCold Gas Giant49 d8.65 R⊕0.122014
Kepler-108 cCold Gas Giant190 d8.18 R⊕0.202014

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-108 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-108

How many planets does Kepler-108 have?

Kepler-108 has 2 confirmed exoplanets distributed around its 2 stars. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-108 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-108 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-108?

Kepler-108 is about 1,105 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.

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