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K2-257 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.
K2-257 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
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K2-257 b is a charming exoplanet orbiting the star K2-257, discovered in 2018 thanks to the keen eye of the Kepler Space Telescope's CCD array. This distant world revealed itself by the transit method, which means it happily passed in front of its star from our viewpoint, casting a tiny celestial shadow. While we don't have a catchy nickname for it yet, K2-257 b shines as a fascinating member of the K2 mission's planetary family. Though it's far from home, this planet adds a captivating chapter to our understanding of worlds beyond our solar system, proving the universe has plenty of surprises waiting to be uncovered. Who knows what mysteries K2-257 b holds?