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EPIC 220554210 c

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2019
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EPIC 220554210 c is a lively exoplanet orbiting the star K2-282, discovered in 2019 thanks to the keen eyes of the Kepler Space Telescope's CCD Array. This distant world was spotted as it gracefully passed in front of its star, creating a tiny eclipse that astronomers love to catch. Nestled in the K2 mission’s star-studded neighborhood, EPIC 220554210 c invites curiosity about its atmosphere and nature. While it doesn’t have a fancy proper name yet, it shines as a prime example of how space telescopes uncover new cosmic neighbors, reminding us there’s so much more to explore beyond our own solar system!