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CONFIRMED EXOPLANET · Sub-Neptune

K2-26 b

Orbits Host Star: K2-26 (Type M1.0 V) · Distance: 323.100 Light-Years (99.050 pc)
Planetary Radius
2.670 R⊕
Planetary Mass
7.610 M⊕
Surface Gravity
1.07 g / g⊕
Equilibrium Temp
430K (+157°C / +315°F)
Orbital Period
14.567 days
Discovery Year
2016 (Transit)

Habitability Assessment

⚠️ Thermal Exclusions: High equilibrium temperature (430 K · +157°C / +315°F) places this world well interior to the runaway greenhouse threshold.

Discovery Facility: K2.

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