K2-293 b is an exciting exoplanet discovered in 2019, orbiting the star K2-293. This intriguing world was found using the transit method, with keen eyes onboard the Kepler spacecraft’s CCD array, staring out into the vast backdrop of the K2 mission's stellar neighborhood. While we don’t have its exact distance from Earth, K2-293 b is a shining example of the many planets that orbit stars beyond our solar system. Imagine this planet darting in front of its star, causing just the right dip in brightness to signal its presence—a cosmic game of hide and seek played light-years away. K2-293 b invites us to marvel at the diversity of worlds sprinkled across the galaxy, waiting to share their stories with Earth’s curious explorers.
