The Kepler-97 System
Kepler-97 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 1,308 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-97
Planets without a measured radius are not shown.
Kepler-97: Star and Habitable Zone
Kepler-97
- Surface temperature
- 5,779 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 0.94 M☉
- Radius
- 0.98 R☉
- Age
- 8.4 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Habitable zone of Kepler-97: 0.736–1.733 AU (conservative: 0.932–1.643 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-97 System
| Planet | Type | Orbit | Radius | ESI | Discovered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kepler-97 b | Super Earth | 2.6 d | 1.48 R⊕ | 0.28 | 2014 |
| Kepler-97 c | Cold Gas Giant | 789 d | — | 0.30 | 2014 |
Discovery History
The first planet found here, Kepler-97 b, was discovered in 2014 using the transit method.
- 2014 — Kepler-97 b (Transit)
- 2014 — Kepler-97 c (Radial Velocity)
Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-97
How many planets does Kepler-97 have?
Kepler-97 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the Kepler-97 system habitable?
None of the known planets in Kepler-97 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is Kepler-97?
Kepler-97 is about 1,308 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.
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