The KOI-94 System
4 planets
2 stars
Cygnus
KOI-94 is a planetary system in the constellation Cygnus hosting 4 confirmed exoplanets around 2 stars, about 1,556 light-years from Earth.
Size Comparison: The Planets of KOI-94
Star KOI-94 and Its Habitable Zone
KOI-94
- Surface temperature
- 6,182 K (Sun: 5,772 K)
- Mass
- 1.28 M☉
- Radius
- 1.52 R☉
- Luminosity
- 3.0130 L☉
- Age
- 3.2 billion years (Sun: 4.6)
Too hot
Optimistic habitable zone
Conservative habitable zone
Too cold
Habitable zone of KOI-94: 1.271–2.967 AU (conservative: 1.610–2.813 AU), per Kopparapu et al. (2014). Earth orbits the Sun at 1 AU.
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All 4 Planets in the KOI-94 System
Discovery History
The first planet found here, KOI-94 b, was discovered in 2013 using the transit method.
Frequently Asked Questions About KOI-94
How many planets does KOI-94 have?
KOI-94 has 4 confirmed exoplanets distributed around its 2 stars. More may await discovery.
Are any planets in the KOI-94 system habitable?
None of the known planets in KOI-94 orbit within the star's habitable zone.
How far away is KOI-94?
KOI-94 is about 1,556 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.