The Kepler-167 System
Kepler-167 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 4 confirmed exoplanets around 2 stars, about 1,115 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-167
Star Kepler-167 and Its Habitable Zone
Kepler-167
- Surface temperature
- 4,884 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.78 M☉
- Radius
- 0.75 R☉
- Luminosity
- 0.2890 L☉
- Age
- 7.1 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of Kepler-167: 0.423–1.028 AU (conservative: 0.536–0.975 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 4 Planets in the Kepler-167 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-167 b | Super Earth | 4.4 d | 1.72 R⊕ | 0.28 | 2014 |
| Kepler-167 c | Super Earth | 7.4 d | 1.67 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2014 |
| Kepler-167 d | Terrestrial | 22 d | 1.24 R⊕ | 0.38 | 2016 |
| Kepler-167 e | Cold Gas Giant | 1,071 d | 10.16 R⊕ | 0.17 | 2016 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-167 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-167 e, followed in 2016.
- 2014 — Kepler-167 b (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-167 c (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-167 d (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-167 e (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-167
How many planets does Kepler-167 have?
Kepler-167 has 4 confirmed exoplanets distributed around its 2 stars. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-167 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-167 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-167?
Kepler-167 is about 1,115 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.
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