The Kepler-30 System
Kepler-30 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 2,982 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-30
Kepler-30: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-30
- Surface temperature
- 5,498 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.99 M☉
- Radius
- 0.95 R☉
- Age
- 2.0 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of Kepler-30: 0.656–1.559 AU (conservative: 0.831–1.478 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 3 Planets in the Kepler-30 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-30 b | Puffy Planet | 29 d | 3.90 R⊕ | 0.24 | 2012 |
| Kepler-30 c | Cold Gas Giant | 60 d | 12.30 R⊕ | 0.21 | 2012 |
| Kepler-30 d | Cold Gas Giant | 143 d | 8.80 R⊕ | 0.37 | 2012 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-30 b, was discovered in 2012 using the transit method.
- 2012 — Kepler-30 b (Transit)
- 2012 — Kepler-30 c (Transit)
- 2012 — Kepler-30 d (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-30
How many planets does Kepler-30 have?
Kepler-30 has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-30 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-30 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-30?
Kepler-30 is about 2,982 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.
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