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The Kepler-1801 System

2 planets Cygnus

Kepler-1801 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 2,738 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-1801

Earth1.00 R⊕b2.71 R⊕c2.91 R⊕
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Kepler-1801: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-1801

Surface temperature
5,738 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
0.94 M☉
Radius
0.98 R☉
Kepler-1801 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-1801: 0.728–1.717 AU (conservative: 0.922–1.627 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-1801 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-1801 bMini Neptune10 d2.71 R⊕0.242021
Kepler-1801 cMini Neptune117 d2.91 R⊕0.512023

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-1801 b, was discovered in 2021 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-1801 c, followed in 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-1801

How many planets does Kepler-1801 have?

Kepler-1801 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-1801 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-1801 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-1801?

Kepler-1801 is about 2,738 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.

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