Why is this a Barren?Your planet has an unusual composition that doesn't fit standard classifications, or lacks the elements needed for complex geological processes.
Barren worlds can form from uncommon element combinations or may be remnants of larger bodies that lost their atmospheres and volatile materials.
Classification Criteria:
Composition doesn't match standard planet typesMass: 3.9x EarthTemperature: 262K
Habitability ScoreHighly Habitable
85
Contributing Factors
water91
Abundant water - mostly frozen
geology90
Active geology recycles nutrients and drives carbon cycle
rotation65
Slow rotation - significant day/night temperature variations, but life can adapt
Organic Chemistry100
All CHNOPS elements present - building blocks of life (tidal pools cycle wet and dry - a boost for prebiotic chemistry)
atmosphere70
Nitrogen atmosphere provides protection but not breathable
temperature70
Challenging but potentially habitable temperature
magnetic Field100
Magnetic field provides radiation protection
Physical Properties
Mass
3.90x Earth (2.33e+25 kg)
Radius
1.57x Earth (10,028 km)
Surface Gravity
1.57x Earth (15.4 m/s²)
Surface Temperature
262 K (-11 °C / 11 °F)
Rotation Period
12.0 hours/day (faster than Earth)
Orbital Environment
Star Type
G-type (Yellow (Sun-like))
Distance from Star
1.15 AU (172 million km)
Orbital Period
1.23 years
Atmosphere
Thin CO₂ and nitrogen atmosphere
Elemental Composition
H - Hydrogen
55.2%
O - Oxygen
8.1%
C - Carbon
5.4%
Surface Characteristics
Barren rocky surface with unusual elemental composition
Outside the synchronous orbit: slowly receding, like Luna (~cm per year).
+4 chemistry: tidal pools cycle wet and dry - a boost for prebiotic chemistry
Habitability
✓ Conditions suitable for life detectedThis planet exhibits the necessary conditions to support biological processes, including stable temperatures, liquid water, and protective magnetic fields.