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Wolf 1061 b is the innermost reported planet in the multi-planet system around Wolf 1061, a nearby red dwarf about 14 light-years from Earth. It is classified as a super-Earth based on its minimum mass, which is greater than Earth's but far below that of a gas giant. Its close orbit around the star gives it a hot planetary environment and places it outside the star's conservative habitable zone.
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What is Wolf 1061 b?
Wolf 1061 b is the innermost reported planet in the multi-planet system around the nearby red dwarf Wolf 1061. The star is about 14 light-years from Earth.
Why is Wolf 1061 b called a super-Earth?
Its estimated minimum mass is greater than Earth's but far below the mass normally associated with a gas giant. Super-Earth describes that mass range and does not guarantee an Earth-like surface.
What does its close orbit around Wolf 1061 imply?
As the innermost reported planet, Wolf 1061 b orbits close to its red-dwarf star. That orbital position alone does not establish a mild climate, atmosphere, or habitability.
Is Wolf 1061 b a gas giant?
It is described as a super-Earth, not as a gas giant. The known minimum-mass comparison places it above Earth but well below the usual giant-planet category.
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