The Kepler-616 System
Kepler-616 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 3,085 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-616
Kepler-616: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-616
- Surface temperature
- 5,753 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.98 M☉
- Radius
- 0.97 R☉
- Age
- 3.9 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of Kepler-616: 0.723–1.704 AU (conservative: 0.915–1.615 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 3 Planets in the Kepler-616 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-616 b | Mini Neptune | 10.0 d | 2.43 R⊕ | 0.25 | 2016 |
| Kepler-616 c | Sub Neptune | 90 d | 3.41 R⊕ | 0.40 | 2016 |
| Kepler-616 d | Mini Neptune | 51 d | 2.65 R⊕ | 0.34 | 2021 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-616 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-616 d, followed in 2021.
- 2016 — Kepler-616 b (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-616 c (Transit)
- 2021 — Kepler-616 d (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-616
How many planets does Kepler-616 have?
Kepler-616 has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-616 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-616 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-616?
Kepler-616 is about 3,085 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.
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