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The Kepler-330 System

2 planets Lyra

Kepler-330 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 2,340 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-330

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.35 R⊕c1.95 R⊕
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Kepler-330: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-330

Surface temperature
5,117 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
0.72 R☉
Kepler-330 b Kepler-330 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-330: 0.441–1.061 AU (conservative: 0.559–1.006 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-330 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-330 bSuper Earth8.3 d1.35 R⊕0.312014
Kepler-330 cSuper Earth16 d1.95 R⊕0.312014

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-330 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-330

How many planets does Kepler-330 have?

Kepler-330 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-330 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-330 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-330?

Kepler-330 is about 2,340 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.

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