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The Kepler-400 System

2 planets Lyra

Kepler-400 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 2,759 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-400

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.65 R⊕c1.49 R⊕
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Kepler-400: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-400

Surface temperature
5,886 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Radius
1.15 R☉
Kepler-400 b Kepler-400 c
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-400: 0.886–2.081 AU (conservative: 1.122–1.973 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-400 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-400 bSuper Earth9.0 d1.65 R⊕0.282014
Kepler-400 cSuper Earth17 d1.49 R⊕0.302014

Discovery History

The first planet found here, Kepler-400 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-400

How many planets does Kepler-400 have?

Kepler-400 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-400 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-400 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-400?

Kepler-400 is about 2,759 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.

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