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K2-201 b

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2018
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K2-201 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star K2-201, discovered back in 2018 thanks to the keen eyes of the Kepler space telescope’s CCD array. This little world was spotted using the transit method, where it gracefully passes in front of its star, giving us a tiny eclipse to study from afar. While we don’t have detailed numbers to share, K2-201 b belongs to the exciting K2 mission lineup, which focuses on hunting planets beyond our solar system. Whether it’s a sizzling hot world or a cooler neighbor remains a delightful mystery, but its discovery highlights the incredible ability of space-based instruments to uncover new worlds, inviting us to dream about the diverse planets that populate our galaxy.