The Kepler-1254 System
3 planets
Draco
Kepler-1254 is a planetary system in the constellation Draco hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 2,031 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-1254
Kepler-1254: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-1254
- Surface temperature
- 4,985 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.78 M☉
- Radius
- 0.75 R☉
- Age
- 5.6 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Too hot
Optimistic habitable zone
Conservative habitable zone
Too cold
Habitable zone of Kepler-1254: 0.438–1.059 AU (conservative: 0.554–1.004 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 3 Planets in the Kepler-1254 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-1254 b | Super Earth | 10.0 d | 1.55 R⊕ | 0.31 | 2016 |
| Kepler-1254 c | Super Earth | 3.6 d | 1.30 R⊕ | 0.30 | 2016 |
| Kepler-1254 d | Super Earth | 5.7 d | 1.31 R⊕ | 0.30 | 2016 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-1254 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method.
- 2016 — Kepler-1254 b (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-1254 c (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-1254 d (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-1254
How many planets does Kepler-1254 have?
Kepler-1254 has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-1254 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-1254 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-1254?
Kepler-1254 is about 2,031 light-years from Earth in the constellation Draco.