The Kepler-286 System
Kepler-286 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 4 confirmed exoplanets, about 4,001 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-286
Kepler-286: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-286
- Surface temperature
- 5,580 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Radius
- 0.86 R☉
Habitable zone of Kepler-286: 0.611–1.448 AU (conservative: 0.774–1.373 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 4 Planets in the Kepler-286 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-286 b | Terrestrial | 1.8 d | 1.24 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2014 |
| Kepler-286 c | Super Earth | 3.5 d | 1.37 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2014 |
| Kepler-286 d | Super Earth | 5.9 d | 1.33 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2014 |
| Kepler-286 e | Super Earth | 29 d | 1.77 R⊕ | 0.32 | 2014 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-286 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.
- 2014 — Kepler-286 b (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-286 c (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-286 d (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-286 e (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-286
How many planets does Kepler-286 have?
Kepler-286 has 4 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-286 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-286 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-286?
Kepler-286 is about 4,001 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.
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