The Kepler-150 System
Kepler-150 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 5 confirmed exoplanets, about 2,906 light-years from Earth. One of its planets orbits within the habitable zone, where liquid water could exist on a planetary surface.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-150
Kepler-150: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-150
- Surface temperature
- 5,528 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.97 M☉
- Radius
- 0.91 R☉
- Luminosity
- 0.6896 L☉
Habitable zone of Kepler-150: 0.632–1.501 AU (conservative: 0.801–1.423 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 5 Planets in the Kepler-150 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-150 b | Terrestrial | 3.4 d | 1.25 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2014 |
| Kepler-150 c | Sub Neptune | 7.4 d | 3.69 R⊕ | 0.19 | 2014 |
| Kepler-150 d | Mini Neptune | 13 d | 2.79 R⊕ | 0.24 | 2014 |
| Kepler-150 e | Sub Neptune | 31 d | 3.12 R⊕ | 0.27 | 2014 |
| Kepler-150 f HZ | Sub Neptune | 637 d | 3.64 R⊕ | 0.52 | 2017 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-150 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-150 f, followed in 2017.
- 2014 — Kepler-150 b (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-150 c (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-150 d (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-150 e (Transit)
- 2017 — Kepler-150 f (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-150
How many planets does Kepler-150 have?
Kepler-150 has 5 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-150 system habitable?
One planet in the system orbits within the habitable zone, where liquid water could exist. Actual habitability depends on atmospheres and composition, which are not yet known.
How far away is Kepler-150?
Kepler-150 is about 2,906 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.
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