description Kepler-62e Overview
Kepler-62e is an exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-62. It’s notable as a super-Earth residing within its star's habitable zone, the region where liquid water could potentially exist on the planet’s surface. This makes it of interest to astronomers studying the possibility of other Earth-like worlds and assessing conditions for habitability beyond our solar system.
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Is Kepler-62e in the habitable zone?
Yes, Kepler-62e orbits within the habitable zone of its host star, the K-type star Kepler-62. It was announced in 2013 as one of the most potentially habitable exoplanets discovered at that time.
How big is Kepler-62e compared to Earth?
Kepler-62e is classified as a super-Earth, with a radius approximately 1.61 times that of our planet. Because of its size, scientists believe it is likely a water world or a rocky planet with a thick atmosphere.
What telescope discovered Kepler-62e?
Kepler-62e was discovered using data gathered by NASA's Kepler Space Telescope. The discovery was part of a major announcement in 2013 that included several other planets in the same system.
How far away is the Kepler-62 star system?
The Kepler-62 system is located approximately 990 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Lyra. Because of this vast distance, it is unlikely we will be able to send a probe there anytime soon.
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