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The Kepler-227 System

2 planets Cygnus

Kepler-227 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 3,533 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-227

Earth1.00 R⊕b3.11 R⊕c3.04 R⊕
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Kepler-227: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-227

Surface temperature
5,854 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
1.09 R☉
Kepler-227 b Kepler-227 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-227: 0.837–1.967 AU (conservative: 1.060–1.865 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-227 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-227 bSub Neptune9.5 d3.11 R⊕0.222014
Kepler-227 cSub Neptune54 d3.04 R⊕0.332014

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-227 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-227

How many planets does Kepler-227 have?

Kepler-227 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-227 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-227 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-227?

Kepler-227 is about 3,533 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.

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