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K2-61 b

Orbits Host Star: K2-61 · Distance: 1323.300 Light-Years (405.732 pc)
Planetary Radius
1.920 R⊕
Planetary Mass
4.350 M⊕
Surface Gravity
1.18 g / g⊕
Equilibrium Temp
1325K (+1052°C / +1926°F)
Orbital Period
2.573 days
Discovery Year
2016 (Transit)

Habitability Assessment

⚠️ Thermal Exclusions: High equilibrium temperature (1325 K · +1052°C / +1926°F) places this world well interior to the runaway greenhouse threshold.

Discovery Facility: K2.

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