The Kepler-1130 System
Kepler-1130 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets around 2 stars, about 813 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-1130
Star Kepler-1130 and Its Habitable Zone
Kepler-1130
- Surface temperature
- 5,450 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.94 M☉
- Radius
- 0.84 R☉
Habitable zone of Kepler-1130: 0.573–1.363 AU (conservative: 0.726–1.292 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 3 Planets in the Kepler-1130 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-1130 b | Terrestrial | 5.5 d | 0.80 R⊕ | 0.30 | 2016 |
| Kepler-1130 c | Terrestrial | 3.3 d | 0.79 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2021 |
| Kepler-1130 d | Terrestrial | 4.3 d | 0.64 R⊕ | 0.28 | 2021 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-1130 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-1130 d, followed in 2021.
- 2016 — Kepler-1130 b (Transit)
- 2021 — Kepler-1130 c (Transit)
- 2021 — Kepler-1130 d (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-1130
How many planets does Kepler-1130 have?
Kepler-1130 has 3 confirmed exoplanets distributed around its 2 stars. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-1130 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-1130 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-1130?
Kepler-1130 is about 813 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.