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The KOI-7892 System

3 planets Lyra

KOI-7892 is a planetary system in the constellation Lyra hosting 3 confirmed exoplanets, about 3,497 light-years from Earth.

Size Comparison: The Planets of KOI-7892

Earth1.00 R⊕b4.10 R⊕c2.40 R⊕d2.98 R⊕
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KOI-7892: Star and Habitable Zone

KOI-7892

Surface temperature
6,474 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
Mass
1.04 M☉
Radius
1.26 R☉
Too hot Optimistic habitable zone Conservative habitable zone Too cold

Habitable zone of KOI-7892: 1.138–2.643 AU (conservative: 1.442–2.506 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.

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All 3 Planets in the KOI-7892 System

PlanetTypeOrbitRadiusESIDiscovered
KIC 8540376 bNeptune-like32 d4.10 R⊕0.202015
KIC 8540376 cMini Neptune75 d2.40 R⊕0.322015
Kepler-457 dMini Neptune11 d2.98 R⊕0.222021

Discovery History

The first planet found here, KIC 8540376 b, was discovered in 2015 using the transit method. The most recent addition, Kepler-457 d, followed in 2021.

Frequently Asked Questions About KOI-7892

How many planets does KOI-7892 have?

KOI-7892 has 3 confirmed exoplanets. More may await discovery.

Are any planets in the KOI-7892 system habitable?

None of the known planets in KOI-7892 orbit within the star's habitable zone.

How far away is KOI-7892?

KOI-7892 is about 3,497 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra.

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