Avaldisis

Avaldisis is a fictional planetary body located within the Kepler-186 star system. It is the fifth and outermost known planet orbiting the red dwarf star Kepler-186. Discovered in 2014, Avaldisis garnered significant scientific interest due to its location within the habitable zone of its star. This placement suggests that conditions on Avaldisis might allow for the presence of liquid water on its surface, a key ingredient for life as we know it.

The planet is estimated to be roughly Earth-sized, with a radius approximately 1.1 times that of Earth. Its orbital period is about 130 Earth days. Due to its orbit around a red dwarf star, Avaldisis receives less light than Earth does from the Sun. However, this is compensated by its closer proximity to Kepler-186. The nature of Avaldisis's atmosphere, if it possesses one, remains unknown. Further observations are required to determine its atmospheric composition, surface temperature, and the actual presence of water. The potential for Avaldisis to harbor life, or to have harbored it in the past, makes it a prime target for future astronomical research and potentially, interstellar exploration.

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