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K2-290 b is a sub_neptune exoplanet discovered in 2019 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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K2-290 b

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Discovery Details

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2019
Facility: K2
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
K2-290 b is a charming little exoplanet orbiting the star K2-290, discovered back in 2019 thanks to the keen eyes of the Kepler Space Telescope's CCD array. This world was spotted using the clever transit method, where we watch for tiny dips in starlight as the planet gracefully passes in front of its host star. Nestled in the K2 mission’s field of view, K2-290 b offers a glimpse into the diverse family of planets beyond our solar system. While its exact size and quirky characteristics remain a mystery to many, this planet reminds us how the cosmos is full of fascinating worlds waiting to be explored, all thanks to the brilliant eyes of space-based telescopes!