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Info for exoplanet "Pedopyu-ha"


Scientific (actual) data
PlanetK2-17 b
Planet statusConfirmed
Radius0.199
Orbital period17.9675
Semi major axis0.119
Discovered2015
Updated2021-02-05
Tconj2456820
Temperature (kelvin)487
PublicationPublished in a refereed paper
Detection typePrimary Transit
Radius detection typePrimary Transit
Alternate namesEPIC 201855371 b, 2MASS J11531915+0624439 b, EPIC 201855371.01, WISE J115319.12+062444.2 b
Star nameK2-17
Right ascension178.33°
Declination6.41°
Mag j11.076
Mag h10.436
Star distance125.56
Star metallicity0.15
Star mass0.71
Star radius0.66
Star sp typeK7
Star temperature4320
Star alternate namesEPIC 201855371, 2MASS J11531915+0624439, WISE J115319.12+062444.2
Wikipedia articleK2-17 b

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Fictional info (?)
Suggested namePedopyu-ha
Planet typePlanet
It is the coldest planetary atmosphere in its solar system, with a minimum temperature of 83°K (-190°C), and has a complex, layered cloud structure with 2H2O thought to make up the lowest clouds, and carbonyl sulfide the uppermost layer of clouds. The planet is named after the deity Pedopyu-ha, the goddess of dreams.

It is radically different from Zopyagi in other respects.

The smooth Borealis basin in the northern hemisphere covers 21 percent of the planet and may be a giant impact feature.

Future astrobiology missions are planned, including the Pedopyu-ha 1500 and ExoPedopyu-ha rovers. The two polar ice caps appear to be made largely of sand.

Optical ground-based telescopes are typically limited to resolving features about 465 kilometers across when Pedopyu-ha is closest because of Zopyagi's atmosphere.
AtmosphereCarbonyl sulfide67%
2H2O17%
Hydrogen13%
Hydrogen deuteride (HD)1%
Formaldehyde0.55%
Xenon0.00074%
Atmospheric pressure70 bar
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