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K2-239 b 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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K2-239 b

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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
K2-239 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star K2-239, discovered back in 2018 thanks to the watchful eyes of the Kepler space telescope's CCD array. This little world is part of the K2 mission's exciting finds, detected as it briskly transited in front of its star, causing a tiny, telltale dip in brightness. While details like its exact size or distance from Earth remain a cosmic mystery to many, K2-239 b captures the imagination as a distant world revealing the diverse tapestry of planets beyond our solar system. It’s a reminder that the universe is filled with countless exotic places, just waiting for curious minds to explore them from afar.