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GJ 1214 b (sometimes Gliese 1214 b, [6] formally named Enaiposha [2]) is an exoplanet that orbits the star GJ 1214, and was discovered in December 2009. Its parent star is 48 light-years from the Sun, in the constellation Ophiuchus. As of 2017, GJ 1214 b is the most likely known candidate for being an ocean planet.
GJ 1214 is named Orkaria and its planet is named Enaiposha, after the Maa words for red ochre and for a large body of water, alluding to the color of the star and likely composition of the planet. Properties. GJ 1214 is about one-fifth the radius of the Sun with a surface temperature estimated to be 3,110 K (2,840 °C; 5,140 °F).
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Jun 20, 2023 · A Kenyan submission awarded the name Orkaria to the red dwarf star GJ 1214. This word is a term in the Maa language for red ochre, a color commonly worn by young warriors during cultural ceremonies.
'Gliese 1214 aka Orkaria is also a recommended character by Enaiposha17. Gliese 1214 aka Orkaria is a host star of Gliese 1214b. He's a red dwarf located in the constellation Ophiuchus. He also acts a cool man just like his son however, he also has a phobia called "Megalophobia" which is an intense fear of bigger objects, that's why he's scared of Hypergiants stars.
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GJ 1214 is a dim M4.5 red dwarf star in the constellation Ophiuchus with an apparent magnitude of 14.7. It is located at a distance of 47.8 light-years from Earth. GJ 1214 hosts one known exoplanet.
Star GJ 1214 (Orkaria) & #Exoplanet GJ 1214 b (Enaiposha) received names from the language of the Maa community native to #Kenya and #Tanzania.
