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The Kepler-293 System

2 planets Lyra

Kepler-293 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 3,179 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-293

Earth1.00 R⊕b3.07 R⊕c3.83 R⊕
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Kepler-293: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-293

Surface temperature
5,804 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
0.96 R☉
Kepler-293 b Kepler-293 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-293: 0.724–1.703 AU (conservative: 0.916–1.615 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-293 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-293 bSub Neptune19 d3.07 R⊕0.252014
Kepler-293 cSub Neptune54 d3.83 R⊕0.322014

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-293 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-293

How many planets does Kepler-293 have?

Kepler-293 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-293 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-293 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-293?

Kepler-293 is about 3,179 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.

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