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K2-286 b

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2018
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K2-286 b is a charming exoplanet orbiting the star K2-286, discovered in 2018 thanks to the keen eye of the space-based Kepler telescope's CCD array. This intriguing world was found using the transit method, where it momentarily dims its star’s light as it passes in front, offering a cosmic wink to eager astronomers. Nestled in the vast K2 mission’s field, K2-286 b invites curiosity with its likely rocky nature, sparking imagination about its landscapes and skies. While we don’t yet know every detail, this distant world continues to inspire dreams of exploration far beyond our solar system, proving that the universe is full of hidden gems waiting to be uncovered.