Kepler452

Kepler452 is the designation for a star located in the constellation Cygnus. It is a G2-type star, similar to our Sun, and is approximately 1,400 light-years away from Earth. This star is notable because it hosts Kepler452b, an exoplanet discovered by NASA's Kepler Space Telescope.

Kepler452b is considered an Earth-like planet. It orbits Kepler452 within its habitable zone, the region around a star where liquid water could potentially exist on a planet's surface. The planet is estimated to be about 60% larger in diameter than Earth and has a mass that could be up to five times that of Earth. Its orbital period is approximately 385 Earth days, very close to Earth's year.

The discovery of Kepler452 and its planet was announced in July 2015. Scientists have suggested that Kepler452b is approximately 6 billion years old, making it older than our solar system. Its star, Kepler452, is also older and brighter than the Sun. While the exact composition and atmosphere of Kepler452b are unknown, its size and orbital position have led to it being described as a "super-Earth" and a potential candidate for harboring life. Further observations are needed to confirm its characteristics.