The Kepler-920 System
2 planets
Draco
Kepler-920 is a planetary system in the constellation Draco hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 3,267 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-920
Kepler-920: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-920
- Surface temperature
- 5,403 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.89 M☉
- Radius
- 0.85 R☉
- Age
- 4.4 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Too hot
Optimistic habitable zone
Conservative habitable zone
Too cold
Habitable zone of Kepler-920: 0.570–1.358 AU (conservative: 0.722–1.288 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-920 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-920 b | Mini Neptune | 6.5 d | 2.42 R⊕ | 0.24 | 2016 |
| Kepler-920 c | Sub Neptune | 101 d | 3.80 R⊕ | 0.41 | 2016 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-920 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method.
- 2016 — Kepler-920 b (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-920 c (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-920
How many planets does Kepler-920 have?
Kepler-920 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-920 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-920 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-920?
Kepler-920 is about 3,267 light-years from Earth in the constellation Draco.