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K2-124 b is a sub_neptune 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.
K2-124 b
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Discovery Details
World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2017
Facility: K2
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
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K2-124 b is a charming little exoplanet orbiting the star K2-124, discovered back in 2017 thanks to the keen eye of the Kepler space telescope’s CCD array. This planet was spotted using the transit method, which basically means it’s a master of cosmic peek-a-boo, briefly dimming its star’s light as it passes in front. While not a household name yet, K2-124 b is an exciting find from the K2 mission era, offering a glimpse into the diverse worlds lurking beyond our solar system. It’s a wonderful example of how space telescopes continue to expand our horizons, inviting us to imagine what it might be like on a planet orbiting a distant star.