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K2-138 c is a eyeball exoplanet discovered in 2017 using the Transit method.

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K2-138 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
K2-138 c is one of the fascinating worlds orbiting the star K2-138, discovered in 2017 through the transit method by the keen eyes of the Kepler space telescope's trusty CCD array. This planet is part of a captivating multi-planet system, showcasing the wonders of tightly packed exoplanets dancing around their host star. While not too far from Earth on the cosmic scale, K2-138 c intrigues astronomers with its close-up transits, which allow us to study its size and orbit with great detail. Picture a world that’s part of a celestial conga line, each planet rhythmically crossing in front of its star, offering a cosmic show that keeps stargazers and scientists alike buzzing with excitement and curiosity about its nature.