The Kepler-1649 System
2 planets
Cygnus
Kepler-1649 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 301 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-1649
Kepler-1649: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-1649
- Surface temperature
- 3,240 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.20 M☉
- Radius
- 0.23 R☉
- Luminosity
- 0.0052 L☉
Too hot
Optimistic habitable zone
Conservative habitable zone
Too cold
Habitable zone of Kepler-1649: 0.059–0.155 AU (conservative: 0.075–0.147 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-1649 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-1649 b | Terrestrial | 8.7 d | 1.02 R⊕ | 0.77 | 2017 |
| Kepler-1649 c | Terrestrial | 20 d | 1.06 R⊕ | 0.93 | 2020 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-1649 b, was discovered in 2017 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-1649 c, followed in 2020.
- 2017 — Kepler-1649 b (Transit)
- 2020 — Kepler-1649 c (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-1649
How many planets does Kepler-1649 have?
Kepler-1649 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-1649 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-1649 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-1649?
Kepler-1649 is about 301 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.