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The Kepler-347 System

3 planets Cygnus

Kepler-347 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 4,236 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-347

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.97 R⊕c1.75 R⊕d3.04 R⊕
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Kepler-347: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-347

Surface temperature
6,088 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
1.00 R☉
Kepler-347 b Kepler-347 c Kepler-347 d
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-347: 0.822–1.922 AU (conservative: 1.041–1.822 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 3 Planets in the Kepler-347 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-347 bSuper Earth13 d1.97 R⊕0.262014
Kepler-347 cSuper Earth27 d1.75 R⊕0.292014
Kepler-347 dSub Neptune86 d3.04 R⊕0.282023

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-347 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-347 d, followed in 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-347

How many planets does Kepler-347 have?

Kepler-347 has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-347 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-347 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-347?

Kepler-347 is about 4,236 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.

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