NFT token detail for exoplanet HD 3167 b. Only at exoplanetary.systems

HD 3167 b is a eyeball exoplanet discovered in 2016 using the Transit method at K2. The 0.95 m Kepler Telescope was employed with the instruments of the Kepler CCD Array.

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HD 3167 b

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Discovery Details

World type: eyeball
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
Facility: K2
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
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!