The Kepler-132 System
Kepler-132 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 4 confirmed exoplanets around 2 stars, about 1,140 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-132
Star Kepler-132 and Its Habitable Zone
Kepler-132
- Surface temperature
- 6,003 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Radius
- 1.18 R☉
Habitable zone of Kepler-132: 0.941–2.205 AU (conservative: 1.192–2.091 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 4 Planets in the Kepler-132 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-132 b | Terrestrial | 6.2 d | 1.21 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2014 |
| Kepler-132 c | Super Earth | 6.4 d | 1.28 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2014 |
| Kepler-132 d | Super Earth | 18 d | 1.55 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2014 |
| Kepler-132 e | Terrestrial | 110 d | 1.18 R⊕ | 0.44 | 2016 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-132 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-132 e, followed in 2016.
- 2014 — Kepler-132 b (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-132 c (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-132 d (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-132 e (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-132
How many planets does Kepler-132 have?
Kepler-132 has 4 confirmed exoplanets distributed around its 2 stars. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-132 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-132 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-132?
Kepler-132 is about 1,140 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.
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