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The furthest of the four is estimated to have an orbital radius of about 0.03 AU. That's 1/10th the size of Mercury's orbit around the sun!
That's a fuel scooping range.
Warning, temperature critical.
At least it's a dry heat.
850°C apparent temperature 830°C. Stay hydrated.
"Hot planets are waiting for you in the star's neighborhood!"