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K2-15 b

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2015
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K2-15 b is a charming exoplanet orbiting the star K2-15, discovered back in 2015 thanks to the keen eyes of the Kepler Space Telescope’s CCD array. This lively world was spotted using the transit method, where it playfully dims its star’s light as it passes in front. Nestled comfortably in the K2 mission’s observational field, K2-15 b invites curiosity with its mysterious allure. Although details about its exact size and distance are still under study, it represents a fantastic example of the many fascinating planets our universe holds. Imagine a distant dance partner twirling around its star, revealing the wonders of planetary systems way beyond our solar neighborhood!