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K2-159 b is a water_world exoplanet discovered in 2018
using the Transit method at K2. The 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
was employed with the instruments of the Kepler CCD Array.
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Discovery Details
World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2018
Facility: K2
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
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K2-159 b is a charming exoplanet orbiting the star K2-159, discovered back in 2018 using the trusty Kepler space telescope's CCD array. This distant world was spotted through the clever transit method, watching for little dips in its star’s brightness as the planet gracefully passes in front. Nestled in the K2 mission's stellar neighborhood, K2-159 b invites curiosity with its cosmic dance many light-years away from Earth. While exact details about its size and surface remain a mystery, this planet is a delightful example of how our spaceborne technology uncovers new worlds beyond our solar system. So, K2-159 b may just be the next stop on your imaginary interstellar vacation!