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GJ 1214 b is a eyeball exoplanet discovered in 2009
using the Transit method at MEarth Project. The 0.4 m MEarth Telescope
was employed with the instruments of the Apogee CCD Sensor.
GJ 1214 b
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Discovery Details
World type: eyeball
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2009
Facility: MEarth Project
Instrument: Apogee CCD Sensor
Telescope: 0.4 m MEarth Telescope
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GJ 1214 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the red dwarf star GJ 1214, discovered back in 2009 thanks to the trusty transit method. This intriguing world was spotted by the MEarth Project using a ground-based Apogee CCD Sensor, proving that some of the best cosmic discoveries don’t always need giant space telescopes. GJ 1214 b is known as a “super-Earth” because it’s bigger than our planet but smaller than the gas giants, giving it a mysterious, possibly water-rich atmosphere. Its closeness to its cool star means it’s much hotter than Earth, making it an exciting target for scientists exploring worlds beyond our solar system. Visitors visiting in dreams might imagine floating above a steamy alien sky!
