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K2-16 b

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2015
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K2-16 b is an intriguing world orbiting the star K2-16, discovered back in 2015 by the keen eyes of the Kepler Space Telescope using its trusty CCD array. This exoplanet was spotted as it gracefully passed in front of its star, a method known as transit, which gives us a tantalizing glimpse into its existence. While it doesn’t have a fancy proper name yet, K2-16 b invites curiosity with its cosmic dance in the distant K2 star field. Though details about its size or temperature might be a bit hazy, its discovery adds another piece to the puzzle of our galaxy’s planetary diversity. So, picture K2-16 b as a remote celestial traveler, quietly orbiting far beyond our solar neighborhood!