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K2-111 b

World type: eyeball
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2017
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Meet K2-111 b, a fascinating world orbiting the star K2-111, discovered back in 2017 thanks to the keen eyes of the Kepler spacecraft’s CCD Array. This extrasolar planet was found using the transit method, where it briefly dims the star’s light as it passes by, giving us a cosmic peek at its existence. K2-111 b resides in the lively K2 field of view, a celestial neighborhood rich with intriguing planetary systems. While we don't yet know all its secrets, this planet’s discovery adds another exciting piece to the puzzle of our galaxy’s planetary diversity. Keep your space binoculars ready—who knows what else awaits just beyond the stars?