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The Kepler-234 System

2 planets Lyra

Kepler-234 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 5,653 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-234

Earth1.00 R⊕b3.70 R⊕c3.51 R⊕
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Kepler-234: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-234

Surface temperature
6,224 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
1.11 R☉
Kepler-234 b Kepler-234 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-234: 0.943–2.200 AU (conservative: 1.195–2.086 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-234 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-234 bSub Neptune2.7 d3.70 R⊕0.192014
Kepler-234 cSub Neptune7.2 d3.51 R⊕0.192014

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-234 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-234

How many planets does Kepler-234 have?

Kepler-234 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-234 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-234 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-234?

Kepler-234 is about 5,653 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.

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