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Kepler-179 b

Orbits Host Star: Kepler-179 · Distance: 1975.500 Light-Years (605.680 pc)
Planetary Radius
1.640 R⊕
Planetary Mass
3.330 M⊕
Surface Gravity
1.24 g / g⊕
Equilibrium Temp
1075K (+802°C / +1476°F)
Orbital Period
2.736 days
Discovery Year
2014 (Transit)

Habitability Assessment

⚠️ Thermal Exclusions: High equilibrium temperature (1075 K · +802°C / +1476°F) places this world well interior to the runaway greenhouse threshold.

Discovery Facility: Kepler.

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