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Explore the fascinating Kepler-16 binary star system with unprecedented detail
Known as the "Tatooine" system, where planets orbit two stars
Kepler-16 is a binary star system about 200 light-years from Earth. It's one of the first discovered systems where planets orbit two stars, similar to the fictional planet Tatooine from Star Wars.
Distance from Earth
200 light years
Star Type
Binary System
Known Planets
3 confirmed
Habitable Planets
Kepler-16b (65%)
This system demonstrates complex orbital mechanics and provides crucial data about planet formation in binary star systems.
While most of the system falls outside the traditional habitable zone, Kepler-16b has regions that could potentially support life.
First discovered in 2011 by NASA's Kepler mission, this system continues to be studied for its unique planetary dynamics.
Latest findings from our comprehensive exoplanet database
Browse and filter through thousands of confirmed exoplanets with detailed information about their properties and habitability scores.
Super Earth
Terrestrial
Distance
40 light years
Discovered
2017
Atmosphere
Dense atmosphere
Water
Surface water detected
Rocky
Distance
4.2 light years
Discovered
2016
Atmosphere
Thin atmosphere
Water
Possible subsurface water
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View CatalogAnalyzing potential for life on discovered exoplanets with advanced metrics
Our advanced habitability scoring system analyzes multiple factors to determine which exoplanets might support life as we know it.
0 light years
Maintains a surface temperature that allows for liquid water
Has a protective atmosphere with suitable composition
Contains significant amounts of water on its surface
Protected from harmful stellar and cosmic radiation
Perfect conditions for life as we know it, with liquid water oceans, moderate temperatures, and a protective atmosphere.
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