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K2-85 b

Orbits Host Star: K2-85 · Distance: 317.100 Light-Years (97.218 pc)
Planetary Radius
1.400 R⊕
Planetary Mass
3.200 M⊕
Surface Gravity
1.63 g / g⊕
Equilibrium Temp
1355K (1082°C)
Orbital Period
0.685 days
Discovery Year
2016 (Transit)

Habitability Assessment

⚠️ Thermal Exclusions: High equilibrium temperature (1355 K) places this world well interior to the runaway greenhouse threshold.

Discovery Facility: K2.

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