Exoplanet

A planet outside our Solar System.

Terrestrial Planet

A planet composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals, with a density greater than 3 g/cm^3.

Sub Earth

A terrestrial planet substantially less massive than Earth, classified by a mass less than 1 Earth mass and radius less than 1 Earth radius.

Super Earth

A terrestrial planet more massive than Earth but lighter than Neptune, with a mass between 1 and 10 Earth masses and 1 and 1.75 Earth radii.

Mega Earth

A massive terrestrial planet at least 10 times the mass of Earth.

Earth Like Planet

A terrestrial planet within the habitable zone, classified by a terrestrial composition, a habitable zone score greater than 0.5, and a habitability score greater than 0.7.

Earth Analog Planet

A planet with a very high similarity to Earth, classified by a habitability score greater than 0.9.

Superhabitable Planet

A planet with conditions even more suitable for life than Earth, with a habitability score greater than 0.9 and orbiting a K-type star.

Lava Planet

A terrestrial planet with a surface of molten lava and an equilibrium temperature greater than 1200 K.

Desert Planet