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K2-264 c

World type: eyeball
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2018
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K2-264 c is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star K2-264, nestled within the K2 mission's gaze. Discovered in 2018 thanks to the space-based Kepler telescope’s keen eyes, this planet was spotted as it passed in front of its star, causing a tiny, telltale dip in brightness. While we don’t have its exact distance from Earth handy, K2-264 c is part of a fascinating star system studied by astronomers eager to understand distant worlds. Its discovery highlights the power of space telescopes in unveiling planets that might otherwise remain hidden. Imagine orbiting a star light-years away, where a transit reveals secrets across the cosmos—K2-264 c is one of those cosmic puzzles inviting us to keep exploring.