The Kepler-953 System
Kepler-953 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 844 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-953
Kepler-953: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-953
- Surface temperature
- 5,416 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.95 M☉
- Radius
- 0.99 R☉
- Age
- 8.7 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of Kepler-953: 0.667–1.588 AU (conservative: 0.844–1.505 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-953 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-953 b | Neptune-like | 88 d | 4.21 R⊕ | 0.36 | 2016 |
| Kepler-953 c | Terrestrial | 9.1 d | 1.19 R⊕ | 0.30 | 2016 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-953 b, was discovered in 2016 using the transit method.
- 2016 — Kepler-953 b (Transit)
- 2016 — Kepler-953 c (Transit)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-953
How many planets does Kepler-953 have?
Kepler-953 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-953 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-953 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-953?
Kepler-953 is about 844 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.
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