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The Kepler-381 System

3 planets Lyra

Kepler-381 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 872 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-381

Earth1.00 R⊕b0.99 R⊕c1.12 R⊕d1.07 R⊕
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Kepler-381: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-381

Surface temperature
6,152 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
1.57 R☉
Kepler-381 b Kepler-381 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-381: 1.304–3.045 AU (conservative: 1.652–2.887 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 3 Planets in the Kepler-381 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-381 bTerrestrial5.6 d0.99 R⊕0.292014
Kepler-381 cTerrestrial13 d1.12 R⊕0.302014
Kepler-381 dTerrestrial8.3 d1.07 R⊕0.302021

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-381 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-381 d, followed in 2021.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-381

How many planets does Kepler-381 have?

Kepler-381 has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-381 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-381 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-381?

Kepler-381 is about 872 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.

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