The Kepler-1642 System
Kepler-1642 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,350 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-1642
Kepler-1642: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-1642
- Surface temperature
- 5,355 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.88 M☉
- Radius
- 0.84 R☉
- Age
- 4.5 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of Kepler-1642: 0.555–1.324 AU (conservative: 0.703–1.255 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-1642 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-1642 b | Sub Neptune | 12 d | 3.20 R⊕ | 0.23 | 2016 |
| Kepler-1642 c | Mini Neptune | 6.7 d | 2.66 R⊕ | 0.24 | 2016 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-1642 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method.
- 2016 — Kepler-1642 b (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-1642 c (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-1642
How many planets does Kepler-1642 have?
Kepler-1642 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-1642 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-1642 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-1642?
Kepler-1642 is about 1,350 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.
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