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K2-320 b

World type: eyeball
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2020
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K2-320 b is a charming exoplanet discovered in 2020 orbiting the star K2-320, nestled in the intriguing K2 field of view explored by the Kepler Space Telescope's clever CCD array. This planet was uncovered using the transit method, where it playfully dims its host star’s light as it passes in front, revealing its presence to astronomers. While K2-320 b doesn't yet have a fancy proper name, it still stands out as a cool cosmic find from the space-based Kepler mission. As a world beyond our solar system, it invites us to imagine what it might be like circling its distant star, highlighting the wonders waiting to be explored in our vast universe.