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K2-268 e is a water_world exoplanet discovered in 2021
using the Transit method at K2. The 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
was employed with the instruments of the Kepler CCD Array.
K2-268 e
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Discovery Details
World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2021
Facility: K2
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
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K2-268 e is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star K2-268, discovered in 2021 using the trusty Kepler space telescope's CCD array. Spotted by the subtle dips in starlight during its transit, this distant world adds to the exciting roster of planets found from the K2 mission. While we don't yet know the finer details of its surface or atmosphere, K2-268 e orbits a star system that keeps astronomers on their toes, dreaming of what alien skies might look like there. Its discovery showcases the clever way we find new worlds: by watching stars flicker like cosmic lighthouses revealing hidden companions. Though it’s far away, K2-268 e brings that sense of wonder a little closer to home!
