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K2-122 b is a water_world 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.
K2-122 b
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Discovery Details
World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2017
Facility: K2
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
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K2-122 b is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star K2-122, discovered in 2017 thanks to the keen eyes of the Kepler Space Telescope’s CCD array. This distant world reveals itself by passing in front of its host star, causing tiny dips in the star's brightness—a cosmic peekaboo known as the transit method. Nestled in the bustling region observed during the K2 mission, K2-122 b invites us to imagine an alien sunset from its surface, where day and night play out in an endless cosmic dance. While details of its exact size or distance from Earth remain a bit mysterious, K2-122 b stands as a testament to the tireless exploration of space, reminding us that countless worlds await discovery just beyond our reach.
