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Kepler-872 b

Orbits Host Star: Kepler-872 · Distance: 2869.100 Light-Years (879.683 pc)
Planetary Radius
1.990 R⊕
Planetary Mass
4.620 M⊕
Surface Gravity
1.17 g / g⊕
Equilibrium Temp
1230K (+957°C / +1755°F)
Orbital Period
2.579 days
Discovery Year
2016 (Transit)

Habitability Assessment

⚠️ Thermal Exclusions: High equilibrium temperature (1230 K · +957°C / +1755°F) places this world well interior to the runaway greenhouse threshold.

Discovery Facility: Kepler.

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