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The Kepler-1181 System

2 planets Lyra

Kepler-1181 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 3,061 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-1181

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.57 R⊕c1.83 R⊕
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Kepler-1181: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-1181

Surface temperature
6,176 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
1.17 M☉
Radius
1.30 R☉
Age
3.2 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Kepler-1181 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-1181: 1.088–2.540 AU (conservative: 1.378–2.408 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-1181 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-1181 bSuper Earth4.9 d1.57 R⊕0.282016
Kepler-1181 cSuper Earth8.9 d1.83 R⊕0.272023

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-1181 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-1181 c, followed in 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-1181

How many planets does Kepler-1181 have?

Kepler-1181 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-1181 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-1181 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-1181?

Kepler-1181 is about 3,061 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.

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