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K2-138 g

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2021
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K2-138 g is the outermost known planet orbiting the star K2-138, a fascinating star system discovered through the keen eyes of the Kepler space telescope back in 2021. This charming world was found using the transit method, which means it was spotted as it gracefully passed in front of its star, causing a tiny dip in starlight. K2-138 g is part of a tightly packed family of planets, making it a cosmic neighbor in a lively celestial neighborhood. While details about its exact distance from Earth remain a mystery, its discovery opens a playful window into the incredible variety of planets that exist beyond our solar system, inviting star lovers and space adventurers to dream about distant worlds orbiting alien suns.