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Kepler-62 b

Orbits Host Star: Kepler-62 (Type K2 V) · Distance: 981.300 Light-Years (300.874 pc)
Planetary Radius
1.310 R⊕
Planetary Mass
9.000 M⊕
Surface Gravity
5.24 g / g⊕
Equilibrium Temp
750K (+477°C / +891°F)
Orbital Period
5.715 days
Discovery Year
2013 (Transit)

Habitability Assessment

⚠️ Thermal Exclusions: High equilibrium temperature (750 K · +477°C / +891°F) places this world well interior to the runaway greenhouse threshold.

Discovery Facility: Kepler.

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