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The Kepler-387 System

2 planets Lyra

Kepler-387 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 2,613 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-387

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.03 R⊕c0.89 R⊕
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Kepler-387: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-387

Surface temperature
5,774 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
1.05 R☉
Kepler-387 b Kepler-387 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-387: 0.784–1.847 AU (conservative: 0.993–1.752 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-387 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-387 bTerrestrial6.8 d1.03 R⊕0.302014
Kepler-387 cTerrestrial12 d0.89 R⊕0.302014

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-387 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-387

How many planets does Kepler-387 have?

Kepler-387 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-387 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-387 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-387?

Kepler-387 is about 2,613 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.

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