The Kepler-1514 System
2 planets
Cygnus
Kepler-1514 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,296 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-1514
Kepler-1514: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-1514
- Surface temperature
- 6,145 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.20 M☉
- Radius
- 1.29 R☉
- Luminosity
- 2.1300 L☉
- Age
- 2.9 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Too hot
Optimistic habitable zone
Conservative habitable zone
Too cold
Habitable zone of Kepler-1514: 1.071–2.502 AU (conservative: 1.357–2.372 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-1514 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-1514 b | Cold Gas Giant | 218 d | 12.42 R⊕ | 0.26 | 2016 |
| Kepler-1514 c | Terrestrial | 11 d | 1.18 R⊕ | 0.30 | 2020 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-1514 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-1514 c, followed in 2020.
- 2016 — Kepler-1514 b (Transit)
- 2020 — Kepler-1514 c (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-1514
How many planets does Kepler-1514 have?
Kepler-1514 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-1514 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-1514 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-1514?
Kepler-1514 is about 1,296 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.