The Kepler-732 System
2 planets
Lyra
Kepler-732 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 570 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-732
Kepler-732: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-732
- Surface temperature
- 3,631 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.49 M☉
- Radius
- 0.46 R☉
- Age
- 4.5 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Too hot
Optimistic habitable zone
Conservative habitable zone
Too cold
Habitable zone of Kepler-732: 0.148–0.382 AU (conservative: 0.188–0.363 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-732 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-732 b | Mini Neptune | 9.5 d | 2.18 R⊕ | 0.38 | 2016 |
| Kepler-732 c | Super Earth | 0.9 d | 1.27 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2016 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-732 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method.
- 2016 — Kepler-732 b (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-732 c (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-732
How many planets does Kepler-732 have?
Kepler-732 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-732 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-732 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-732?
Kepler-732 is about 570 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.