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Kepler-226 b

Orbits Host Star: Kepler-226 · Distance: 3196.800 Light-Years (980.138 pc)
Planetary Radius
1.550 R⊕
Planetary Mass
24.000 M⊕
Surface Gravity
9.99 g / g⊕
Equilibrium Temp
1018K (+745°C / +1373°F)
Orbital Period
3.941 days
Discovery Year
2014 (Transit)

Habitability Assessment

⚠️ Thermal Exclusions: High equilibrium temperature (1018 K · +745°C / +1373°F) places this world well interior to the runaway greenhouse threshold.

Discovery Facility: Kepler.

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