The Kepler-1542 System
Kepler-1542 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 4 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,302 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-1542
Kepler-1542: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-1542
- Surface temperature
- 5,564 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.94 M☉
- Radius
- 0.99 R☉
- Age
- 8.5 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of Kepler-1542: 0.698–1.654 AU (conservative: 0.884–1.568 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 4 Planets in the Kepler-1542 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-1542 b | Terrestrial | 4.0 d | 0.76 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2016 |
| Kepler-1542 c | Terrestrial | 2.9 d | 0.65 R⊕ | 0.28 | 2016 |
| Kepler-1542 d | Terrestrial | 6.0 d | 0.87 R⊕ | 0.30 | 2016 |
| Kepler-1542 e | Terrestrial | 5.1 d | 0.76 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2016 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-1542 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method.
- 2016 — Kepler-1542 b (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-1542 c (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-1542 d (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-1542 e (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-1542
How many planets does Kepler-1542 have?
Kepler-1542 has 4 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-1542 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-1542 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-1542?
Kepler-1542 is about 1,302 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.
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