NFT token detail for exoplanet K2-12 b. Only at exoplanetary.systems

K2-12 b is a eyeball exoplanet discovered in 2015 using the Transit method at K2. The 0.95 m Kepler Telescope was employed with the instruments of the Kepler CCD Array.

K2-12 b image

K2-12 b

FOR SALE
Price

Discovery Details

World type: eyeball
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2015
Facility: K2
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
K2-12 b is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star K2-12, discovered back in 2015 thanks to the keen eyes of the Kepler spacecraft’s CCD array. Using the transit method, astronomers spotted this world as it gently dimmed its host star’s light during its cosmic dance. While we don’t have a catchy nickname for this planet yet, K2-12 b stands out as a fascinating member of the K2 mission’s stellar lineup. Imagine a planet far beyond our solar system, quietly circling its star, offering hints about the diversity of worlds in our galaxy. Although it remains a distant mystery, K2-12 b invites space enthusiasts to dream about the endless possibilities that await beyond our celestial neighborhood.