The Kepler-79 System
Kepler-79 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 4 confirmed exoplanets, about 3,329 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-79
Kepler-79: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-79
- Surface temperature
- 6,174 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.17 M☉
- Radius
- 1.30 R☉
- Luminosity
- 2.1979 L☉
- Age
- 3.4 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of Kepler-79: 1.086–2.535 AU (conservative: 1.376–2.404 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 4 Planets in the Kepler-79 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-79 b | Puffy Planet | 13 d | 3.47 R⊕ | 0.20 | 2012 |
| Kepler-79 c | Puffy Planet | 27 d | 3.72 R⊕ | 0.20 | 2012 |
| Kepler-79 d | Cold Gas Giant | 52 d | 7.16 R⊕ | 0.15 | 2014 |
| Kepler-79 e | Puffy Planet | 81 d | 3.49 R⊕ | 0.27 | 2014 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-79 b, was discovered in 2012 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-79 e, followed in 2014.
- 2012 — Kepler-79 b (Transit)
- 2012 — Kepler-79 c (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-79 d (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-79 e (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-79
How many planets does Kepler-79 have?
Kepler-79 has 4 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-79 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-79 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-79?
Kepler-79 is about 3,329 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.
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