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Kepler-256 b

Orbits Host Star: Kepler-256 · Distance: 3347.800 Light-Years (1026.430 pc)
Planetary Radius
1.590 R⊕
Planetary Mass
3.150 M⊕
Surface Gravity
1.25 g / g⊕
Equilibrium Temp
1681K (+1408°C / +2566°F)
Orbital Period
1.62 days
Discovery Year
2014 (Transit)

Habitability Assessment

⚠️ Thermal Exclusions: High equilibrium temperature (1681 K · +1408°C / +2566°F) places this world well interior to the runaway greenhouse threshold.

Discovery Facility: Kepler.

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