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The Kepler-321 System

2 planets Cygnus

Kepler-321 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,254 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-321

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.77 R⊕c2.32 R⊕
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Kepler-321: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-321

Surface temperature
5,740 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
1.19 R☉
Kepler-321 b Kepler-321 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-321: 0.886–2.090 AU (conservative: 1.123–1.982 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-321 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-321 bSuper Earth4.9 d1.77 R⊕0.272014
Kepler-321 cMini Neptune13 d2.32 R⊕0.262014

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-321 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-321

How many planets does Kepler-321 have?

Kepler-321 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-321 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-321 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-321?

Kepler-321 is about 1,254 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.

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