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K2-155 b

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2018
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K2-155 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star K2-155, discovered in 2018 thanks to the space-based Kepler telescope’s keen eyes scanning the cosmos for tiny dips in starlight. This mini-world, spotted via the transit method, circles its star in the lively K2 mission field. While details about its surface remain a cosmic mystery, K2-155 b sparks curiosity as a potentially rocky planet or a super-Earth, offering a glimpse into the diverse family of planets beyond our solar system. Its discovery showcases the power of space telescopes in uncovering new worlds, inviting dreamers and explorers alike to imagine what skies might look like from this intriguing alien vantage point.