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Kepler-26 b

Orbits Host Star: Kepler-26 (Type M0 V) · Distance: 1093.600 Light-Years (335.307 pc)
Planetary Radius
2.780 R⊕
Planetary Mass
5.120 M⊕
Surface Gravity
0.66 g / g⊕
Equilibrium Temp
431K (+158°C / +316°F)
Orbital Period
12.28 days
Discovery Year
2011 (Transit)

Habitability Assessment

⚠️ Thermal Exclusions: High equilibrium temperature (431 K · +158°C / +316°F) places this world well interior to the runaway greenhouse threshold.

Discovery Facility: Kepler.

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