The Kepler-610 System
2 planets
Cygnus
Kepler-610 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 2,759 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-610
Kepler-610: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-610
- Surface temperature
- 5,943 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.10 M☉
- Radius
- 1.13 R☉
- Age
- 3.6 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Too hot
Optimistic habitable zone
Conservative habitable zone
Too cold
Habitable zone of Kepler-610: 0.888–2.084 AU (conservative: 1.125–1.976 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-610 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-610 b | Neptune-like | 7.0 d | 4.19 R⊕ | 0.18 | 2016 |
| Kepler-610 c | Sub Neptune | 152 d | 3.30 R⊕ | 0.52 | 2016 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-610 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method.
- 2016 — Kepler-610 b (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-610 c (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-610
How many planets does Kepler-610 have?
Kepler-610 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-610 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-610 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-610?
Kepler-610 is about 2,759 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.