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The Kepler-199 System

2 planets Cygnus

Kepler-199 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,699 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-199

Earth1.00 R⊕b3.11 R⊕c3.25 R⊕
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Kepler-199: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-199

Surface temperature
5,644 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
0.97 R☉
Kepler-199 b Kepler-199 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-199: 0.698–1.651 AU (conservative: 0.884–1.565 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-199 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-199 bSub Neptune24 d3.11 R⊕0.242014
Kepler-199 cSub Neptune67 d3.25 R⊕0.332014

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-199 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-199

How many planets does Kepler-199 have?

Kepler-199 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-199 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-199 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-199?

Kepler-199 is about 1,699 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.

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