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Kepler-255 b

Orbits Host Star: Kepler-255 · Distance: 3432.900 Light-Years (1052.530 pc)
Planetary Radius
1.550 R⊕
Planetary Mass
3.020 M⊕
Surface Gravity
1.26 g / g⊕
Equilibrium Temp
971K (+698°C / +1288°F)
Orbital Period
5.715 days
Discovery Year
2014 (Transit)

Habitability Assessment

⚠️ Thermal Exclusions: High equilibrium temperature (971 K · +698°C / +1288°F) places this world well interior to the runaway greenhouse threshold.

Discovery Facility: Kepler.

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