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K2-187 e

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2018
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K2-187 e is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star K2-187, discovered in 2018 using the clever transit method by keeping a watchful eye from space with the Kepler CCD Array. This world is part of the K2 mission's treasure trove of distant planets, which means it periodically dips in front of its host star, giving astronomers valuable clues about its size and orbit. While details about its exact distance from Earth remain a mystery, K2-187 e invites us to imagine what it might be like to orbit a star far, far away. Whether this planet is a scorching hot world or enjoys more temperate climes, its discovery adds another exciting chapter to our cosmic story, reminding us how much there is to explore beyond our solar system.