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The Kepler-974 System

2 planets Lyra

Kepler-974 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 2 confirmed exoplanets, about 438 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of Kepler-974

Earth1.00 R⊕b1.57 R⊕c0.61 R⊕
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Kepler-974: Star and Habitable Zone

Kepler-974

Surface temperature
3,687 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
0.52 M☉
Radius
0.50 R☉
Age
4.4 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of Kepler-974: 0.166–0.427 AU (conservative: 0.210–0.405 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 2 Planets in the Kepler-974 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
Kepler-974 bSuper Earth4.2 d1.57 R⊕0.332016
KOI-1843.03Terrestrial0.2 d0.61 R⊕2013

Discovery History

The first planet found here, KOI-1843.03, was discovered in 2013 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-974 b, followed in 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kepler-974

How many planets does Kepler-974 have?

Kepler-974 has 2 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the Kepler-974 system habitable?

None of the known planets in Kepler-974 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is Kepler-974?

Kepler-974 is about 438 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.

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