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The Kepler-394 System

3 planets Cygnus

Kepler-394 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 3,453 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-394

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.60 R⊕c1.66 R⊕d1.50 R⊕
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Kepler-394: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-394

Surface temperature
6,402 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
1.13 R☉
Kepler-394 b Kepler-394 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-394: 1.004–2.335 AU (conservative: 1.272–2.213 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 3 Planets in the Kepler-394 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-394 bSuper Earth8.0 d1.60 R⊕0.282014
Kepler-394 cSuper Earth12 d1.66 R⊕0.292014
Kepler-394 dSuper Earth5.6 d1.50 R⊕0.282021

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-394 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-394 d, followed in 2021.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-394

How many planets does Kepler-394 have?

Kepler-394 has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-394 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-394 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-394?

Kepler-394 is about 3,453 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.

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