Planets of this class are usually found in a star's habitable zone. They are typically 10 to 15 thousand kilometers in diameter. They have high surface temperatures due to the greenhouse effect caused by their dense atmospheres. The only water found is in vapor form.

61 Cygni 2 & 3

Alpha Tauri 2

Arcturus 2, Argelius 1

Epsilon Indi 2

Medusa

Rigel 1

Sirius 2

Tau Ceti 2

Tholia

Venus (sol 2).

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