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K2-101 b

Orbits Host Star: K2-101 (Type K3) · Distance: 614.200 Light-Years (188.330 pc)
Planetary Radius
2.000 R⊕
Planetary Mass
4.660 M⊕
Surface Gravity
1.17 g / g⊕
Equilibrium Temp
618K (+345°C / +653°F)
Orbital Period
14.676 days
Discovery Year
2016 (Transit)

Habitability Assessment

⚠️ Thermal Exclusions: High equilibrium temperature (618 K · +345°C / +653°F) places this world well interior to the runaway greenhouse threshold.

Discovery Facility: K2.

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