Habitable Zone Graph (IMAGE)

San Francisco State University

Habitable Zone Graph

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This figure shows the habitable zone for stars of different temperatures, as well as the location of terrestrial size planetary candidates and confirmed Kepler planets described in new research from SF State astronomer Stephen Kane. Some of the Solar System terrestrial planets are also shown for comparison.

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Chester Harman

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