Destination 5 - Kepler 452
Kepler-452 is a G-type main-sequence star, located approximately 1,810 light years from Earth in the Cygnus constellation. It shares many similarities with the Sun but has some notable differences as well.
- Type: G-type main-sequence star (similar to the Sun).
- Mass and Radius: 104% the mass and 111% the radius of the Sun.
- Temperature: 5757 K (slightly cooler than the Sun).
- Age: Approximately 6 billion years old (older than the Sun).
- Metallicity: Metal-rich with 162% of the Sun's iron content (Fe/H = 0.21).
- Brightness: 20% brighter than the Sun with a luminosity of 120% of solar luminosity.
- Apparent Magnitude: 13.426, making it too dim to be seen with the naked eye.
- Distance: 1,810 light years away from Earth.
- Planetary System: Kepler-452 has one known planet, Kepler-452b, orbiting it.
- Orbital Period: Kepler-452b orbits the star in 384.843 days, closely resembling Earth year.
- Significance: Kepler-452b is often considered to be a “super-Earth,” making this system a fascinating target for exoplanet research.