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K2-138 b

Orbits Host Star: K2-138 (Type G8 V) · Distance: 660.700 Light-Years (202.585 pc)
Planetary Radius
1.510 R⊕
Planetary Mass
3.100 M⊕
Surface Gravity
1.36 g / g⊕
Equilibrium Temp
1157K (+884°C / +1623°F)
Orbital Period
2.353 days
Discovery Year
2017 (Transit)

Habitability Assessment

⚠️ Thermal Exclusions: High equilibrium temperature (1157 K · +884°C / +1623°F) places this world well interior to the runaway greenhouse threshold.

Discovery Facility: K2.

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