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The Kepler-385 System

3 planets Cygnus

Kepler-385 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 4,673 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-385

Earth1.00 R⊕b2.73 R⊕c3.04 R⊕d2.62 R⊕
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Kepler-385: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-385

Surface temperature
6,326 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
1.13 R☉
Kepler-385 b Kepler-385 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-385: 0.980–2.281 AU (conservative: 1.241–2.162 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 3 Planets in the Kepler-385 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-385 bMini Neptune10 d2.73 R⊕0.232014
Kepler-385 cSub Neptune15 d3.04 R⊕0.222014
Kepler-385 dMini Neptune56 d2.62 R⊕0.302020

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-385 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-385 d, followed in 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-385

How many planets does Kepler-385 have?

Kepler-385 has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-385 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-385 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-385?

Kepler-385 is about 4,673 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.

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