The Kepler-176 System
Kepler-176 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 4 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,720 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-176
Kepler-176: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-176
- Surface temperature
- 5,232 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Radius
- 0.89 R☉
Habitable zone of Kepler-176: 0.566–1.355 AU (conservative: 0.716–1.285 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 4 Planets in the Kepler-176 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-176 b | Super Earth | 5.4 d | 1.43 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2014 |
| Kepler-176 c | Mini Neptune | 13 d | 2.60 R⊕ | 0.26 | 2014 |
| Kepler-176 d | Mini Neptune | 26 d | 2.51 R⊕ | 0.31 | 2014 |
| Kepler-176 e | Super Earth | 51 d | 1.45 R⊕ | 0.47 | 2016 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-176 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-176 e, followed in 2016.
- 2014 — Kepler-176 b (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-176 c (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-176 d (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-176 e (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-176
How many planets does Kepler-176 have?
Kepler-176 has 4 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-176 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-176 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-176?
Kepler-176 is about 1,720 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.
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