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K2-266 e is a sub_neptune 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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K2-266 e

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Discovery Details

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2018
Facility: K2
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
K2-266 e is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star K2-266, discovered in 2018 using the clever transit method by the Kepler Space Telescope's CCD Array. Nestled in the K2 mission field, this distant world reveals itself by subtly dimming its star’s light as it passes in front, a cosmic wink from light-years away. While its exact features remain a bit of a mystery, K2-266 e's discovery adds to the exciting growing family of planets found beyond our solar system, highlighting the incredible power of space-based observations. Its presence hints at the diverse types and sizes of planets lurking in distant star systems, enticing astronomers and space enthusiasts alike to keep searching the skies for otherworldly adventures.