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The Kepler-193 System

2 planets Cygnus

Kepler-193 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 3,291 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-193

Earth1.00 R⊕b2.39 R⊕c2.75 R⊕
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Kepler-193: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-193

Surface temperature
6,335 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
1.15 R☉
Kepler-193 b Kepler-193 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-193: 1.000–2.328 AU (conservative: 1.267–2.207 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-193 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-193 bMini Neptune11 d2.39 R⊕0.252014
Kepler-193 cMini Neptune51 d2.75 R⊕0.302014

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-193 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-193

How many planets does Kepler-193 have?

Kepler-193 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-193 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-193 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-193?

Kepler-193 is about 3,291 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.

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