Earth vs K2-72 e
K2-72 e is about 1.3 times as wide as Earth and K2-72 e runs the hotter, by equilibrium temperature.
| Earth | K2-72 e | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rocky world | Rocky world |
| Size (radius) | 1.00 R⊕ | 1.29 R⊕ |
| Surface gravity | 1.00× Earth | ≈ 1.33× Earth |
| Equilibrium temperature | -19°C (-2°F) | 13°C (56°F) |
| Mean surface temperature | 15°C (59°F) | not measured |
| Year (orbital period) | 365 days | 24 days |
| Distance from Earth | home | 217 ly |
| Earth-similarity index | 1.00 | 0.88 |
Common questions
Is Earth bigger than K2-72 e?
K2-72 e is the larger of the two: Earth is 1.00 R⊕ across and K2-72 e is 1.29 R⊕, where Earth is 1 R⊕.
Which has stronger gravity, Earth or K2-72 e?
K2-72 e pulls harder: surface gravity is 1.00× Earth on Earth and ≈ 1.33× Earth on K2-72 e.