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Kepler-10 b

Orbits Host Star: Kepler-10 · Distance: 605.000 Light-Years (185.506 pc)
Planetary Radius
1.470 R⊕
Planetary Mass
3.240 M⊕
Surface Gravity
1.5 g / g⊕
Equilibrium Temp
2188K (+1915°C / +3479°F)
Orbital Period
0.837 days
Discovery Year
2011 (Transit)

Habitability Assessment

⚠️ Thermal Exclusions: High equilibrium temperature (2188 K · +1915°C / +3479°F) places this world well interior to the runaway greenhouse threshold.

Discovery Facility: Kepler.

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