The Kepler-804 System
2 planets
Cygnus
Kepler-804 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 2,119 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-804
Kepler-804: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-804
- Surface temperature
- 5,817 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.01 M☉
- Radius
- 1.05 R☉
- Age
- 5.3 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Too hot
Optimistic habitable zone
Conservative habitable zone
Too cold
Habitable zone of Kepler-804: 0.797–1.875 AU (conservative: 1.009–1.778 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-804 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-804 b | Super Earth | 14 d | 1.94 R⊕ | 0.27 | 2016 |
| Kepler-804 c | Terrestrial | 9.7 d | 1.14 R⊕ | 0.30 | 2016 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-804 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method.
- 2016 — Kepler-804 b (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-804 c (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-804
How many planets does Kepler-804 have?
Kepler-804 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-804 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-804 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-804?
Kepler-804 is about 2,119 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.