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HD 154857 b

Discovered in 2004RVRocky worldHot world

World at a glance

Key physical properties used to describe this world.

Type
Rocky world
Climate
Hot world
Equilibrium temp
336 K
Radius
Mass
2.24 MJ
Orbital period
408.60 days
Distance
64.2 pc
Orbit eccentricity
0.460

Description

A concise overview of this world, based on known physics.

HD 154857 b is an extraordinarily massive rocky planet in a highly eccentric orbit around a subgiant star, experiencing dramatic seasonal swings from its 1.291 AU semimajor axis. Equilibrium temperature of 336 K indicates a scorching hot surface conducive to active volcanism and silicate evaporation, amplified by immense gravity and likely dense atmosphere. 3D renders should emphasize rugged highlands, heat-distorted vistas, and variable cloud bands tied to orbital phase.