The Kepler-169 System
Kepler-169 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 5 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,326 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-169
Kepler-169: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-169
- Surface temperature
- 4,997 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Radius
- 0.76 R☉
Habitable zone of Kepler-169: 0.447–1.081 AU (conservative: 0.566–1.025 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 5 Planets in the Kepler-169 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-169 b | Terrestrial | 3.3 d | 1.13 R⊕ | 0.30 | 2014 |
| Kepler-169 c | Terrestrial | 6.2 d | 1.21 R⊕ | 0.31 | 2014 |
| Kepler-169 d | Terrestrial | 8.3 d | 1.25 R⊕ | 0.31 | 2014 |
| Kepler-169 e | Mini Neptune | 14 d | 2.20 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2014 |
| Kepler-169 f | Mini Neptune | 87 d | 2.58 R⊕ | 0.57 | 2014 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-169 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.
- 2014 — Kepler-169 b (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-169 c (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-169 d (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-169 e (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-169 f (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-169
How many planets does Kepler-169 have?
Kepler-169 has 5 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-169 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-169 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-169?
Kepler-169 is about 1,326 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.
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