olevalia

Olevalia is a fictional planet located in the Kepler-186 star system, approximately 500 light-years from Earth. It is the fifth and outermost known planet in its system, orbiting a red dwarf star. Olevalia is estimated to be slightly larger than Earth, with a radius approximately 1.2 times that of our planet. Its mass is also thought to be greater, suggesting a denser composition.

The planet's orbit places it within the habitable zone of Kepler-186, meaning it receives enough stellar radiation to potentially support liquid water on its surface. However, due to its distance from its star and the dimmer nature of red dwarfs, Olevalia is likely a colder world than Earth. Surface temperatures are hypothesized to be significantly below freezing, though geothermal activity or a dense atmosphere could potentially create warmer regions.

Atmospheric composition is currently unknown, but models suggest it could be a nitrogen-rich environment with trace amounts of other gases. The presence of a magnetic field is also a subject of ongoing speculation, which would be crucial for protecting any potential surface life from stellar winds. Observations have not yet definitively confirmed the existence of an atmosphere or surface water, making Olevalia a prime candidate for future, more detailed astronomical study. Its discovery highlights the diversity of exoplanetary systems and the ongoing search for worlds beyond our own that might harbor life.