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The Kepler-127 System

3 planets Lyra

Kepler-127 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,151 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-127

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.40 R⊕c2.66 R⊕d2.64 R⊕
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Kepler-127: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-127

Surface temperature
6,106 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
1.36 R☉
Kepler-127 b Kepler-127 c Kepler-127 d
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-127: 1.116–2.610 AU (conservative: 1.414–2.474 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 3 Planets in the Kepler-127 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-127 bSuper Earth14 d1.40 R⊕0.292014
Kepler-127 cMini Neptune29 d2.66 R⊕0.242014
Kepler-127 dMini Neptune49 d2.64 R⊕0.262014

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-127 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-127

How many planets does Kepler-127 have?

Kepler-127 has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-127 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-127 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-127?

Kepler-127 is about 1,151 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.

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