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Kepler-18 b

Orbits Host Star: Kepler-18 · Distance: 1412.400 Light-Years (433.047 pc)
Planetary Radius
2.000 R⊕
Planetary Mass
6.900 M⊕
Surface Gravity
1.73 g / g⊕
Equilibrium Temp
1165K (+892°C / +1638°F)
Orbital Period
3.505 days
Discovery Year
2011 (Transit)

Habitability Assessment

⚠️ Thermal Exclusions: High equilibrium temperature (1165 K · +892°C / +1638°F) places this world well interior to the runaway greenhouse threshold.

Discovery Facility: Kepler.

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