Kepler-16 System
75 light years from Earth • K-type Main Sequence
K-type Main Sequence
75 light years
1 Planets
No Habitable Planets
Star Type
K-type Main Sequence
Temperature
4450 K
Age
Unknown
Mass
0.69 solar masses
System Overview
Kepler-16 is a K-type Main Sequence star system located approximately 75 light years from Earth with 1 confirmed planets.
Distance from Earth75 light years
Discovery MethodTransit
Discovery Year2011
LuminosityUnknown
ConstellationUnknown
Planets
Kepler-16 System
Kepler-16 b
0% Habitable
DetailsKepler-16 b is a Gas Giant exoplanet orbiting its star every 229 days, discovered in 2011 by Kepler. It is unlikely to support Earth-like life due to its extreme conditions.
Habitability Score0%
This planet is unlikely to support Earth-like life due to its extreme conditions.
Planet Type
Gas Giant
Discovery Year
2011