The Kepler-82 System
5 planets
Cygnus
Kepler-82 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 5 confirmed exoplanets, about 2,950 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-82
Planets without a measured radius are not shown.
Kepler-82: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-82
- Mass
- 0.91 M☉
- Radius
- 0.90 R☉
All 5 Planets in the Kepler-82 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-82 b | Neptune-like | 26 d | 4.07 R⊕ | 0.22 | 2012 |
| Kepler-82 c | Neptune-like | 52 d | 5.34 R⊕ | 0.25 | 2012 |
| Kepler-82 d | Super Earth | 2.4 d | 1.77 R⊕ | 0.27 | 2014 |
| Kepler-82 e | Mini Neptune | 5.9 d | 2.47 R⊕ | 0.24 | 2014 |
| Kepler-82 f | Neptune-like | 76 d | — | 0.33 | 2019 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-82 b, was discovered in 2012 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-82 f, followed in 2019.
- 2012 — Kepler-82 b (Transit)
- 2012 — Kepler-82 c (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-82 d (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-82 e (Transit)
- 2019 — Kepler-82 f (Transit Timing Variations)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-82
How many planets does Kepler-82 have?
Kepler-82 has 5 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-82 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-82 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-82?
Kepler-82 is about 2,950 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.
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