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K2-281 b

World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2018
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K2-281 b is a charming little exoplanet orbiting the star K2-281, discovered back in 2018 thanks to the keen-eye Kepler telescope's CCD array as part of the K2 mission. This world revealed itself by passing in front of its star, causing a tiny but telling dip in brightness that space scientists couldn't resist investigating. Although we don't have its exact distance from Earth, it's part of the vast cosmic neighborhood explored by Kepler's watchful gaze. K2-281 b is a delightful example of the diverse planets out there, caught in the act of transit and inviting us to imagine what its skies and landscapes might be like. It's a reminder that the universe is full of fascinating worlds just waiting to be discovered!