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The Kepler-133 System

2 planets Cygnus

Kepler-133 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 2,132 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-133

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.76 R⊕c2.84 R⊕
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Kepler-133: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-133

Surface temperature
5,736 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
1.43 R☉
Kepler-133 b Kepler-133 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-133: 1.057–2.492 AU (conservative: 1.338–2.363 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-133 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-133 bSuper Earth8.1 d1.76 R⊕0.272014
Kepler-133 cMini Neptune32 d2.84 R⊕0.242014

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-133 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-133

How many planets does Kepler-133 have?

Kepler-133 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-133 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-133 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-133?

Kepler-133 is about 2,132 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.

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