Kepler-78
Observation data Epoch Equinox | |
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Constellation | Cygnus |
Right ascension | 19h 34m 58s |
Declination | +44° 26′ 54″ |
Apparent magnitude (V) | 12 |
Characteristics | |
Spectral type | Class G |
Astrometry | |
Distance | 400 ly |
Details | |
Radius | 0.73±0.15 R☉ |
Temperature | 5143 (± 70) K |
Metallicity | -0.08 (± 0.13) |
Kepler-78 (formerly known as KIC 8435766) is a 12th magnitude star in the constellation Cygnus.[1] This star has a radius 27% smaller than the Sun, and a temperature of 5143K.
Planetary system
Kepler-78 planetary system is composed by one planet called Kepler-78b, a planet slightly bigger than Earth with an extremely close orbit to the parent star. The orbital period of this planet is about 8.5 hours because of its proximity
References
- ↑ "TYC 3147-188-1". SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Centre de Données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
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