K2-8
K2-8 is a K3 V star 1,316 light years away with 2 known planets. The first was found in 2015 and the latest in 2016.
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| Planet | Orbital period | Distance from star | Radius (Earths) | Mass (Earths) | Found | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K2-8 c | 5.064 days | 0.0532 AU | 2.41 | 2016 | Transit | |
| K2-8 b | 10.35 days | 0.0856 AU | 3.58 | 2015 | Transit |
Star
- Spectral type K3 V
- 4,870 K surface temperature
- 0.78 times the mass of the Sun
- 0.74 times the radius of the Sun
Data from the NASA Exoplanet Archive, as of October 3, 2026. In the 3D view sizes and distances are compressed and every orbit is drawn in the same plane. Where each planet sits along its orbit is made up.