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The Kepler-147 System

2 planets Lyra

Kepler-147 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 3,399 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-147

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.53 R⊕c2.43 R⊕
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Kepler-147: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-147

Surface temperature
6,012 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
1.47 R☉
Kepler-147 b Kepler-147 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-147: 1.176–2.755 AU (conservative: 1.489–2.612 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-147 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-147 bSuper Earth13 d1.53 R⊕0.282014
Kepler-147 cMini Neptune33 d2.43 R⊕0.262014

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-147 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-147

How many planets does Kepler-147 have?

Kepler-147 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-147 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-147 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-147?

Kepler-147 is about 3,399 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.

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