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The Kepler-376 System

2 planets Lyra

Kepler-376 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 3,011 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-376

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.07 R⊕c1.79 R⊕
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Kepler-376: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-376

Surface temperature
5,900 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
1.18 R☉
Kepler-376 b Kepler-376 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-376: 0.913–2.144 AU (conservative: 1.156–2.032 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-376 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-376 bTerrestrial4.9 d1.07 R⊕0.292014
Kepler-376 cSuper Earth14 d1.79 R⊕0.272014

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-376 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-376

How many planets does Kepler-376 have?

Kepler-376 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-376 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-376 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-376?

Kepler-376 is about 3,011 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.

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