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K2-146 b

World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2018
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K2-146 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star K2-146, discovered in 2018 through the transit method using the Kepler space telescope’s CCD array. This little world happily dances across its star, revealing itself by dimming the starlight just enough for keen-eyed astronomers to spot its presence. While not much is known about its exact size or surface conditions, K2-146 b represents one of the many intriguing planetary finds in the K2 mission’s treasure trove. It’s a reminder of the endless variety of planets scattered across our galaxy, each with its own story waiting to be uncovered. Exploring such distant realms sparks our imagination about what alien skies and sunsets might look like far beyond our solar system.