The Kepler-310 System
3 planets
Cygnus
Kepler-310 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,964 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-310
Kepler-310: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-310
- Surface temperature
- 5,797 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Radius
- 0.88 R☉
Too hot
Optimistic habitable zone
Conservative habitable zone
Too cold
Habitable zone of Kepler-310: 0.661–1.556 AU (conservative: 0.837–1.476 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 3 Planets in the Kepler-310 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-310 b | Terrestrial | 14 d | 1.19 R⊕ | 0.32 | 2014 |
| Kepler-310 c | Sub Neptune | 56 d | 3.38 R⊕ | 0.34 | 2014 |
| Kepler-310 d | Mini Neptune | 93 d | 2.47 R⊕ | 0.49 | 2014 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-310 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.
- 2014 — Kepler-310 b (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-310 c (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-310 d (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-310
How many planets does Kepler-310 have?
Kepler-310 has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-310 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-310 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-310?
Kepler-310 is about 1,964 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.