The Kepler-299 System
4 planets
Draco
Kepler-299 is a planetary system in the constellation Draco hosting 4 confirmed exoplanets, about 3,432 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-299
Kepler-299: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-299
- Surface temperature
- 5,617 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Radius
- 1.03 R☉
Too hot
Optimistic habitable zone
Conservative habitable zone
Too cold
Habitable zone of Kepler-299: 0.739–1.749 AU (conservative: 0.936–1.658 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 4 Planets in the Kepler-299 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-299 b | Super Earth | 2.9 d | 1.32 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2014 |
| Kepler-299 c | Mini Neptune | 6.9 d | 2.65 R⊕ | 0.23 | 2014 |
| Kepler-299 d | Super Earth | 15 d | 1.86 R⊕ | 0.28 | 2014 |
| Kepler-299 e | Super Earth | 38 d | 1.87 R⊕ | 0.33 | 2014 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-299 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.
- 2014 — Kepler-299 b (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-299 c (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-299 d (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-299 e (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-299
How many planets does Kepler-299 have?
Kepler-299 has 4 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-299 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-299 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-299?
Kepler-299 is about 3,432 light-years from Earth in the constellation Draco.