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The Kepler-1518 System

2 planets Cygnus

Kepler-1518 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 2,947 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-1518

Earth1.00 R⊕b3.05 R⊕c2.90 R⊕
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Kepler-1518: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-1518

Surface temperature
6,846 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
1.54 M☉
Radius
1.88 R☉
Age
1.5 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Kepler-1518 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-1518: 1.860–4.300 AU (conservative: 2.356–4.077 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-1518 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-1518 bSub Neptune5.1 d3.05 R⊕0.212016
Kepler-1518 cMini Neptune9.6 d2.90 R⊕0.222023

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-1518 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-1518 c, followed in 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-1518

How many planets does Kepler-1518 have?

Kepler-1518 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-1518 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-1518 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-1518?

Kepler-1518 is about 2,947 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.

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