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K2-285 e is a eyeball 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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K2-285 e

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Discovery Details

World type: eyeball
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2018
Facility: K2
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
K2-285 e is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star K2-285, discovered back in 2018 courtesy of the keen eye of the Kepler Space Telescope's CCD array. This distant world was spotted using the transit method, where it briefly dims its star's light as it passes by, giving us a cosmic peek through a clever technique. Nestled in the K2 mission field, K2-285 e has captured the imagination of astronomers hunting for new worlds beyond our solar system. While details about its size and environment are still unfolding, it's part of the exciting roster of planets that remind us how vast and varied our galaxy truly is. Imagine the adventures waiting on such an alien orb circling a faraway sun!