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Kepler-587 b

Orbits Host Star: Kepler-587 · Distance: 2569.800 Light-Years (787.894 pc)
Planetary Radius
2.230 R⊕
Planetary Mass
5.600 M⊕
Surface Gravity
1.13 g / g⊕
Equilibrium Temp
764K (+491°C / +916°F)
Orbital Period
10.94 days
Discovery Year
2016 (Transit)

Habitability Assessment

⚠️ Thermal Exclusions: High equilibrium temperature (764 K · +491°C / +916°F) places this world well interior to the runaway greenhouse threshold.

Discovery Facility: Kepler.

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