The Kepler-62 System
Kepler-62 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 5 confirmed exoplanets, about 981 light-years from Earth. 2 of its planets orbit within the habitable zone, where liquid water could exist on a planetary surface.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-62
Kepler-62: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-62
- Spectral type
- K2 V
- Surface temperature
- 4,925 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.69 M☉
- Radius
- 0.64 R☉
- Luminosity
- 0.2099 L☉
- Age
- 7.0 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of Kepler-62: 0.360–0.873 AU (conservative: 0.456–0.828 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 5 Planets in the Kepler-62 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-62 b | Super Earth | 5.7 d | 1.31 R⊕ | 0.31 | 2013 |
| Kepler-62 c | Terrestrial | 12 d | 0.54 R⊕ | 0.32 | 2013 |
| Kepler-62 d | Super Earth | 18 d | 1.95 R⊕ | 0.34 | 2013 |
| Kepler-62 e HZ | Super Earth | 122 d | 1.61 R⊕ | 0.83 | 2013 |
| Kepler-62 f HZ | Super Earth | 267 d | 1.41 R⊕ | 0.68 | 2013 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-62 b, was discovered in 2013 using the transit method.
- 2013 — Kepler-62 b (Transit)
- 2013 — Kepler-62 c (Transit)
- 2013 — Kepler-62 d (Transit)
- 2013 — Kepler-62 e (Transit)
- 2013 — Kepler-62 f (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-62
How many planets does Kepler-62 have?
Kepler-62 has 5 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-62 system habitable?
2 planets in the system orbit within the habitable zone, where liquid water could exist. Actual habitability depends on atmospheres and composition, which are not yet known.
How far away is Kepler-62?
Kepler-62 is about 981 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.
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