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The Kepler-297 System

3 planets Draco

Kepler-297 is a planetary system in the constellation Draco hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 2,258 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-297

Earth1.00 R⊕b2.87 R⊕c6.54 R⊕d32.60 R⊕
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Kepler-297: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-297

Surface temperature
5,619 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
0.92 R☉
Kepler-297 b Kepler-297 c Kepler-297 d
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-297: 0.656–1.551 AU (conservative: 0.830–1.471 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 3 Planets in the Kepler-297 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-297 bMini Neptune39 d2.87 R⊕0.282014
Kepler-297 cCold Gas Giant75 d6.54 R⊕0.262014
Kepler-297 dCold Gas Giant150 d32.60 R⊕0.252023

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-297 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-297 d, followed in 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-297

How many planets does Kepler-297 have?

Kepler-297 has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-297 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-297 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-297?

Kepler-297 is about 2,258 light-years from Earth in the constellation Draco.

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