The Kepler-758 System
4 planets
Cygnus
Kepler-758 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 4 confirmed exoplanets, about 4,900 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-758
Kepler-758: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-758
- Surface temperature
- 6,228 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.16 M☉
- Radius
- 1.42 R☉
- Age
- 3.8 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Too hot
Optimistic habitable zone
Conservative habitable zone
Too cold
Habitable zone of Kepler-758: 1.205–2.809 AU (conservative: 1.526–2.663 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 4 Planets in the Kepler-758 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-758 b | Mini Neptune | 12 d | 2.48 R⊕ | 0.24 | 2016 |
| Kepler-758 c | Super Earth | 4.8 d | 1.69 R⊕ | 0.27 | 2016 |
| Kepler-758 d | Mini Neptune | 20 d | 2.12 R⊕ | 0.26 | 2016 |
| Kepler-758 e | Super Earth | 8.2 d | 1.53 R⊕ | 0.28 | 2016 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-758 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method.
- 2016 — Kepler-758 b (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-758 c (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-758 d (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-758 e (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-758
How many planets does Kepler-758 have?
Kepler-758 has 4 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-758 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-758 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-758?
Kepler-758 is about 4,900 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.