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The Kepler-351 System

3 planets Lyra

Kepler-351 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 3,535 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-351

Earth1.00 R⊕b3.06 R⊕c3.19 R⊕d2.72 R⊕
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Kepler-351: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-351

Surface temperature
5,643 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
0.85 R☉
Kepler-351 b Kepler-351 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-351: 0.616–1.457 AU (conservative: 0.781–1.382 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 3 Planets in the Kepler-351 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-351 bSub Neptune37 d3.06 R⊕0.332014
Kepler-351 cSub Neptune57 d3.19 R⊕0.402014
Kepler-351 dMini Neptune143 d2.72 R⊕0.642016

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-351 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-351 d, followed in 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-351

How many planets does Kepler-351 have?

Kepler-351 has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-351 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-351 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-351?

Kepler-351 is about 3,535 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.

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