Kepler-78

Kepler-78
Observation data
Epoch       Equinox
Constellation Cygnus
Right ascension 19h 34m 58s
Declination +44° 26 54
Apparent magnitude (V) 12
Characteristics
Spectral type Class G
Astrometry
Distance400 ly
Details
Radius0.73±0.15 R
Temperature5143 (± 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

Artist impression of Kepler-78b.

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

  1. "TYC 3147-188-1". SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Centre de Données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
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