The Kepler-94 System
Kepler-94 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 626 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-94
Planets without a measured radius are not shown.
Kepler-94: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-94
- Surface temperature
- 4,781 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.81 M☉
- Radius
- 0.76 R☉
- Age
- 1.4 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of Kepler-94: 0.412–1.004 AU (conservative: 0.521–0.952 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-94 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-94 b | Puffy Planet | 2.5 d | 3.51 R⊕ | 0.20 | 2014 |
| Kepler-94 c | Cold Gas Giant | 820 d | — | 0.17 | 2014 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-94 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.
- 2014 — Kepler-94 b (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-94 c (Radial Velocity)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-94
How many planets does Kepler-94 have?
Kepler-94 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-94 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-94 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-94?
Kepler-94 is about 626 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.
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