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Kepler-78 b

Orbits Host Star: Kepler-78 (Type G) · Distance: 405.700 Light-Years (124.376 pc)
Planetary Radius
1.201 R⊕
Planetary Mass
1.680 M⊕
Surface Gravity
1.16 g / g⊕
Equilibrium Temp
2223K (+1950°C / +3542°F)
Orbital Period
0.355 days
Discovery Year
2013 (Transit)

Habitability Assessment

⚠️ Thermal Exclusions: High equilibrium temperature (2223 K · +1950°C / +3542°F) places this world well interior to the runaway greenhouse threshold.

Discovery Facility: Kepler.

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