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K2-172 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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K2-172 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

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Welcome to K2-172 b, a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star K2-172, discovered back in 2018 thanks to the keen eyes of the Kepler Space Telescope’s CCD array. This little world was spotted as it gracefully passed in front of its star, causing a slight dip in brightness — a neat trick called the transit method. While we don’t have a catchy nickname for K2-172 b yet, it’s an intriguing member of the K2 star system family. Imagine orbiting a star beyond our solar system, where the skies could be painted with unfamiliar colors and the idea of “day” and “night” might feel wonderfully alien. K2-172 b invites us to dream of space adventures and the endless possibilities that lie beyond our cosmic backyard.