The Kepler-450 System
Kepler-450 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,487 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-450
Kepler-450: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-450
- Surface temperature
- 6,197 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.19 M☉
- Radius
- 1.64 R☉
- Luminosity
- 3.5812 L☉
Habitable zone of Kepler-450: 1.384–3.230 AU (conservative: 1.754–3.063 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 3 Planets in the Kepler-450 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-450 b | Cold Gas Giant | 28 d | 6.14 R⊕ | 0.14 | 2015 |
| Kepler-450 c | Mini Neptune | 15 d | 2.62 R⊕ | 0.23 | 2015 |
| Kepler-450 d | Terrestrial | 7.5 d | 0.84 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2015 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-450 b, was discovered in 2015 using the transit method.
- 2015 — Kepler-450 b (Transit)
- 2015 — Kepler-450 c (Transit)
- 2015 — Kepler-450 d (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-450
How many planets does Kepler-450 have?
Kepler-450 has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-450 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-450 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-450?
Kepler-450 is about 1,487 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.
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