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Kepler-23 b

Orbits Host Star: Kepler-23 · Distance: 2725.900 Light-Years (835.756 pc)
Planetary Radius
1.638 R⊕
Planetary Mass
2.560 M⊕
Surface Gravity
0.95 g / g⊕
Equilibrium Temp
1157K (+884°C / +1623°F)
Orbital Period
7.1 days
Discovery Year
2011 (Transit)

Habitability Assessment

⚠️ Thermal Exclusions: High equilibrium temperature (1157 K · +884°C / +1623°F) places this world well interior to the runaway greenhouse threshold.

Discovery Facility: Kepler.

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