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K2-131 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.
K2-131 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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Meet K2-131 b, a fiery little world orbiting the star K2-131, discovered back in 2017 by the keen eyes of the Kepler Space Telescope using its trusty CCD Array. This planet is a prime example of the transit method of discovery, where it cleverly dims its star's light just enough as it passes in front. K2-131 b is a sizzling hot planet, hugging its star so closely that it likely experiences intense heat and blistering conditions. It’s a cosmic toast waiting to happen! While it may not sport a fancy proper name yet, K2-131 b shines brightly in the constellation of K2, delighting astronomers and space enthusiasts alike with its story of cosmic proximity and star-hugging adventure.