The Kepler-49 System
Kepler-49 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 4 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,015 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-49
Kepler-49: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-49
- Surface temperature
- 4,096 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.61 M☉
- Radius
- 0.62 R☉
Habitable zone of Kepler-49: 0.251–0.633 AU (conservative: 0.318–0.600 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 4 Planets in the Kepler-49 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-49 b | Super Earth | 7.2 d | 2.58 R⊕ | 0.28 | 2012 |
| Kepler-49 c | Super Earth | 11 d | 2.44 R⊕ | 0.33 | 2012 |
| Kepler-49 d | Super Earth | 2.6 d | 1.60 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2014 |
| Kepler-49 e | Super Earth | 19 d | 1.56 R⊕ | 0.49 | 2014 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-49 b, was discovered in 2012 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-49 e, followed in 2014.
- 2012 — Kepler-49 b (Transit)
- 2012 — Kepler-49 c (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-49 d (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-49 e (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-49
How many planets does Kepler-49 have?
Kepler-49 has 4 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-49 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-49 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-49?
Kepler-49 is about 1,015 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.
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