Space Astro

Info for exoplanet "Gyana"

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Suggested name		Gyana
Planet type		Cold planet
It is named after the deity Gyana, the bringer of chaos. When viewed from Earth, this proximity to Kepler-496 means the planet can only be seen near the western or eastern horizon during the early evening or early morning. At this time it may appear as a bright star-like object, but is often far more difficult to observe than Kyugyapu-gepu. An observer on Gyana would therefore see only one sunrise every three years. The rotational period and seasonal cycles of Gyana are likewise similar to those of Earth, as is the tilt that produces the seasons. Gyana has been explored on several occasions by robotic spacecraft, most notably during the early Pioneer and Frontier flyby missions and later by the Hawking orbiter. The oceans are said to have aggressive yet ultra advanced bacteria, the "Pyawou Hato", which feed in lakes by killing the somewhat smaller "Myakyo Hya" if they can. They are similar to the Nawomyu but have wings and vary in length from 15 to 31 meters. Pyawou Hato are known to withstand temperatures from 100 to 190°C and to some degree very low gravity which is common on this planet.
Estimated population		1.8
Atmosphere	Carbon dioxide	47%
	Methane	43%
	Water	9.2%
	Oxygen	0.11%
Atmospheric pressure		60 bar

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