← Back to Cryptoplanets

HD 3167 b image

HD 3167 b

World type: eyeball
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
FOR_SALE
HD 3167 b is a fascinating little world orbiting the star HD 3167, discovered back in 2016 using the transit method by the trusty Kepler space telescope. This exoplanet is part of the K2 mission's cosmic neighborhood, where it zips closely around its star, completing orbits in a flash compared to Earth's leisurely year. Though it’s quite a scorcher with a tight orbit, HD 3167 b offers astronomers a front-row seat to study how planets cling tightly to their stars and what exotic environments exist beyond our solar system. Its discovery from space highlights the incredible capabilities of modern technology to poke into the depths of our galaxy and uncover these tiny, intriguing worlds. A perfect adventure target for space explorers with a curiosity for planets on the edge!