Kepler-78
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| 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 | |
| Distance | 400 ly |
| Details | |
| Radius | 0.73±0.15 R☉ |
| Temperature | 5143 (± 70) K |
| Metallicity | -0.08 (± 0.13) |
Kepler-78
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 it's proximity
File:Kepler-78b.png
Artist impression of Kepler-78b.
References
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