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K2-168 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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K2-168 b

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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
K2-168 b is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star K2-168, discovered back in 2018 using the trusty Kepler Space Telescope’s CCD Array. This little world was found by spotting the subtle dip in its star’s light as the planet passes in front, a method known as the transit technique. While specific details like its distance or size play hard to get, its discovery highlights the marvel of space exploration in the K2 mission, a sequel that continued Kepler’s legacy. Imagine a distant sun and a planet dancing in sync millions of miles away, reminding us how vast and varied the universe is. K2-168 b may not have a fancy name yet, but it certainly has a story worth following on your cosmic journey!