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K2-233 c is a eyeball 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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K2-233 c

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Discovery Details

World type: eyeball
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2018
Facility: K2
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
Meet K2-233 c, a lively exoplanet orbiting the star K2-233, discovered back in 2018 thanks to the clever eye of the Kepler space telescope’s CCD array. This cosmic traveler was spotted using the transit method, where it playfully dips in front of its star, causing a tiny eclipse that let astronomers know it was there. Although its exact distance from Earth is a bit shy, K2-233 c belongs to the K2 mission's treasure trove of planets, showcasing the universe’s knack for variety. While we don’t have a nickname for this world yet, its discovery adds a cheerful note to the symphony of planets dancing around distant stars—an invitation to imagine the possibilities on this intriguing alien orb.