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K2-117 c 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 c
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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 c is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star K2-117, discovered in 2017 through the transit method using the keen eyes of the Kepler space telescope’s CCD array. This cosmic traveler gleams in the K2 mission’s spotlight, where it was spotted as it passed in front of its host star, giving us a tiny eclipse from millions of miles away. While exact details about its size or atmosphere are still unfolding, K2-117 c is a wonderful example of how space telescopes help us uncover new worlds beyond our solar system. Imagine watching this distant planet gently shadow its star, offering a brief but telling wink to explorers on Earth eager to learn about the galactic neighborhood!
