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The Kepler-149 System

3 planets Lyra

Kepler-149 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,863 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-149

Earth1.00 R⊕b4.21 R⊕c1.61 R⊕d3.96 R⊕
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Kepler-149: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-149

Surface temperature
5,381 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
0.95 R☉
Kepler-149 b Kepler-149 c Kepler-149 d
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-149: 0.635–1.513 AU (conservative: 0.804–1.435 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 3 Planets in the Kepler-149 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-149 bNeptune-like29 d4.21 R⊕0.222014
Kepler-149 cSuper Earth55 d1.61 R⊕0.402014
Kepler-149 dSub Neptune160 d3.96 R⊕0.492014

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-149 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-149

How many planets does Kepler-149 have?

Kepler-149 has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-149 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-149 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-149?

Kepler-149 is about 1,863 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.

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