The Kepler-1245 System
2 planets
Lyra
Kepler-1245 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 2,629 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-1245
Kepler-1245: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-1245
- Surface temperature
- 5,306 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.86 M☉
- Radius
- 0.83 R☉
- Age
- 4.6 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Too hot
Optimistic habitable zone
Conservative habitable zone
Too cold
Habitable zone of Kepler-1245: 0.540–1.290 AU (conservative: 0.684–1.223 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-1245 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-1245 b | Super Earth | 4.4 d | 1.44 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2016 |
| Kepler-1245 c | Super Earth | 2.9 d | 1.44 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2016 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-1245 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method.
- 2016 — Kepler-1245 b (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-1245 c (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-1245
How many planets does Kepler-1245 have?
Kepler-1245 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-1245 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-1245 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-1245?
Kepler-1245 is about 2,629 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.