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The Kepler-285 System

2 planets Cygnus

Kepler-285 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 2,689 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-285

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.34 R⊕c1.12 R⊕
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Kepler-285: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-285

Surface temperature
5,411 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
0.81 R☉
Kepler-285 b Kepler-285 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-285: 0.543–1.294 AU (conservative: 0.688–1.227 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-285 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-285 bSuper Earth2.6 d1.34 R⊕0.292014
Kepler-285 cTerrestrial6.2 d1.12 R⊕0.302014

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-285 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-285

How many planets does Kepler-285 have?

Kepler-285 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-285 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-285 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-285?

Kepler-285 is about 2,689 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.

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