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The Kepler-111 System

2 planets Cygnus

Kepler-111 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 2,144 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-111

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.58 R⊕c7.08 R⊕
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Kepler-111: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-111

Surface temperature
5,952 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
1.16 R☉
Kepler-111 b Kepler-111 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-111: 0.912–2.139 AU (conservative: 1.155–2.028 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-111 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-111 bSuper Earth3.3 d1.58 R⊕0.282014
Kepler-111 cCold Gas Giant225 d7.08 R⊕0.372014

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-111 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-111

How many planets does Kepler-111 have?

Kepler-111 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-111 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-111 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-111?

Kepler-111 is about 2,144 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.

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