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K2-205 b

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2018
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K2-205 b is a fascinating world orbiting a star named K2-205, discovered back in 2018 thanks to the keen eyes of the Kepler space telescope. This exoplanet was found through the transit method, which means it happily crosses in front of its star from our viewpoint, giving us a little cosmic wink. K2-205 b orbits its star closely, making it a sizzling hotball compared to Earth’s more temperate climate. While this planet might be too toasty for a relaxing vacation, its discovery adds to our growing catalog of intriguing worlds beyond our solar system. Thanks to the space-based Kepler CCD Array, K2-205 b continues to be a sparkling gem in the K2 mission’s treasure trove of extraterrestrial finds.