The Kepler-1488 System
2 planets
Draco
Kepler-1488 is a planetary system in the constellation Draco hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 2,954 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-1488
Kepler-1488: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-1488
- Surface temperature
- 5,820 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.05 M☉
- Radius
- 1.31 R☉
- Age
- 6.9 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Too hot
Optimistic habitable zone
Conservative habitable zone
Too cold
Habitable zone of Kepler-1488: 0.995–2.341 AU (conservative: 1.260–2.220 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-1488 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-1488 b | Super Earth | 40 d | 1.86 R⊕ | 0.28 | 2016 |
| Kepler-1488 c | Super Earth | 6.2 d | 1.65 R⊕ | 0.27 | 2021 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-1488 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-1488 c, followed in 2021.
- 2016 — Kepler-1488 b (Transit)
- 2021 — Kepler-1488 c (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-1488
How many planets does Kepler-1488 have?
Kepler-1488 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-1488 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-1488 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-1488?
Kepler-1488 is about 2,954 light-years from Earth in the constellation Draco.