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The Kepler-123 System

2 planets Cygnus

Kepler-123 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 3,332 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-123

Earth1.00 R⊕b2.94 R⊕c1.48 R⊕
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Kepler-123: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-123

Surface temperature
6,089 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
1.26 R☉
Kepler-123 b Kepler-123 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-123: 1.034–2.417 AU (conservative: 1.309–2.292 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-123 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-123 bMini Neptune17 d2.94 R⊕0.222014
Kepler-123 cSuper Earth27 d1.48 R⊕0.302014

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-123 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-123

How many planets does Kepler-123 have?

Kepler-123 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-123 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-123 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-123?

Kepler-123 is about 3,332 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.

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