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The Kepler-361 System

2 planets Cygnus

Kepler-361 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 3,034 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-361

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.45 R⊕c2.52 R⊕
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Kepler-361: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-361

Surface temperature
6,169 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
1.34 R☉
Kepler-361 b Kepler-361 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-361: 1.122–2.619 AU (conservative: 1.421–2.483 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-361 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-361 bSuper Earth8.5 d1.45 R⊕0.282014
Kepler-361 cMini Neptune55 d2.52 R⊕0.272014

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-361 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-361

How many planets does Kepler-361 have?

Kepler-361 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-361 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-361 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-361?

Kepler-361 is about 3,034 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.

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