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The Kepler-128 System

2 planets Lyra

Kepler-128 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,293 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-128

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.42 R⊕c1.52 R⊕
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Kepler-128: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-128

Surface temperature
6,072 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
1.18 M☉
Radius
1.66 R☉
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-128: 1.351–3.160 AU (conservative: 1.711–2.996 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-128 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-128 bSuper Earth15 d1.42 R⊕0.292013
Kepler-128 cSuper Earth23 d1.52 R⊕0.302013

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-128 b, was discovered in 2013 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-128

How many planets does Kepler-128 have?

Kepler-128 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-128 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-128 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-128?

Kepler-128 is about 1,293 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.

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