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2MASS J19383260+4603591 b

World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Eclipse Timing Variations
Discovery year: 2015
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Meet 2MASS J19383260+4603591 b, an intriguing exoplanet that keeps astronomers on their toes! Discovered in 2015 using the clever Eclipse Timing Variations method with the Kepler space telescope’s trusty CCD array, this distant world orbits a star with the same long and fancy name. Though it doesn't have a catchy nickname yet, 2MASS J19383260+4603591 b is a cosmic reminder that space still holds plenty of surprises beyond our solar system. Spotted far beyond Earth's neighborhood, this planet’s discovery showcases how tiny wobbles in starlight can reveal hidden companions. So next time you gaze up, remember there’s a mysterious world lighting up the galaxy thanks to the watchful eyes of Kepler!