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Kepler-126 b

Orbits Host Star: Kepler-126 · Distance: 774.300 Light-Years (237.401 pc)
Planetary Radius
1.520 R⊕
Planetary Mass
4.117 M⊕
Surface Gravity
1.78 g / g⊕
Equilibrium Temp
1009K (+736°C / +1357°F)
Orbital Period
10.496 days
Discovery Year
2014 (Transit)

Habitability Assessment

⚠️ Thermal Exclusions: High equilibrium temperature (1009 K · +736°C / +1357°F) places this world well interior to the runaway greenhouse threshold.

Discovery Facility: Kepler.

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