The Kepler-755 System
Kepler-755 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets around 2 stars, about 1,302 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-755
Star Kepler-755 and Its Habitable Zone
Kepler-755
- Surface temperature
- 5,043 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.82 M☉
- Radius
- 0.77 R☉
- Age
- 4.9 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of Kepler-755: 0.458–1.107 AU (conservative: 0.581–1.049 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-755 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-755 b | Super Earth | 1.3 d | 1.76 R⊕ | 0.27 | 2016 |
| Kepler-755 c | Super Earth | 2.9 d | 1.26 R⊕ | 0.29 | 2016 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-755 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method.
- 2016 — Kepler-755 b (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-755 c (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-755
How many planets does Kepler-755 have?
Kepler-755 has 2 confirmed exoplanets distributed around its 2 stars. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-755 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-755 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-755?
Kepler-755 is about 1,302 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.
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