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K2-27 b

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
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K2-27 b is a fascinating world orbiting the star K2-27, discovered in 2016 thanks to the keen eyes of the Kepler Space Telescope's CCD array. This exoplanet was spotted as it gracefully transited its host star, causing a tiny dip in starlight that revealed its presence. Nestled in the K2 mission's stellar neighborhood, K2-27 b invites curiosity with its close-in orbit and mysterious nature. While details like its size and exact distance from Earth add to its charm, the real excitement comes from imagining what it might be like to orbit so close to a star beyond our solar system. A glimpse into the endless variety of planets out there, K2-27 b reminds us that the cosmos is full of surprises waiting to be discovered!