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K2-117 b is a eyeball exoplanet discovered in 2017
using the Transit method at K2. The 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
was employed with the instruments of the Kepler CCD Array.
K2-117 b
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Discovery Details
World type: eyeball
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2017
Facility: K2
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
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K2-117 b is an intriguing exoplanet circling the star K2-117, discovered back in 2017 by the keen eyes of the Kepler space telescope using the transit method. This cosmic traveler reveals its presence by subtly dimming its host star’s light as it passes in front, a celestial wink caught by the sophisticated Kepler CCD array. Nestled in the vibrant K2 mission field, K2-117 b invites curiosity about its size and atmosphere, painting a picture of a far-off world dancing in the vastness of space. While it doesn’t have a fancy proper name yet, this planet’s discovery continues to inspire astronomers and space enthusiasts alike, reminding us of the endless wonders that await among the stars.
