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The Kepler-204 System

2 planets Lyra

Kepler-204 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 2,240 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-204

Earth1.00 R⊕b2.53 R⊕c1.79 R⊕
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Kepler-204: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-204

Surface temperature
5,812 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
1.24 R☉
Kepler-204 b Kepler-204 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-204: 0.938–2.208 AU (conservative: 1.188–2.094 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-204 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-204 bMini Neptune14 d2.53 R⊕0.252014
Kepler-204 cSuper Earth26 d1.79 R⊕0.302014

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-204 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-204

How many planets does Kepler-204 have?

Kepler-204 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-204 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-204 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-204?

Kepler-204 is about 2,240 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.

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