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The Kepler-189 System

2 planets Lyra

Kepler-189 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,929 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-189

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.21 R⊕c2.38 R⊕
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Kepler-189: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-189

Surface temperature
5,235 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
0.75 R☉
Kepler-189 b Kepler-189 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-189: 0.477–1.142 AU (conservative: 0.604–1.083 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-189 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-189 bTerrestrial10 d1.21 R⊕0.322014
Kepler-189 cMini Neptune20 d2.38 R⊕0.302014

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-189 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-189

How many planets does Kepler-189 have?

Kepler-189 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-189 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-189 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-189?

Kepler-189 is about 1,929 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.

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