The Kepler-1086 System
Kepler-1086 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets around 2 stars, about 1,520 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-1086
Star Kepler-1086 and Its Habitable Zone
Kepler-1086
- Surface temperature
- 4,350 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.70 M☉
- Radius
- 0.66 R☉
- Age
- 2.9 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of Kepler-1086: 0.301–0.748 AU (conservative: 0.381–0.709 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-1086 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-1086 b | Mini Neptune | 19 d | 2.44 R⊕ | 0.35 | 2016 |
| Kepler-1086 c | Mini Neptune | 162 d | 2.94 R⊕ | 0.59 | 2016 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-1086 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method.
- 2016 — Kepler-1086 b (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-1086 c (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-1086
How many planets does Kepler-1086 have?
Kepler-1086 has 2 confirmed exoplanets distributed around its 2 stars. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-1086 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-1086 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-1086?
Kepler-1086 is about 1,520 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.
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