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K2-348 c

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2021
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K2-348 c is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star K2-348, discovered in 2021 thanks to the keen eye of the Kepler Space Telescope’s CCD array. This distant world was spotted using the transit method, where it momentarily dims its star’s light as it passes by, giving astronomers a cosmic wink from afar. Although not much is known about its exact size or atmosphere yet, K2-348 c adds to the exciting roster of planets found during the K2 mission, a treasure hunt for new worlds beyond our solar system. It’s a fine example of how space telescopes help us expand our cosmic neighborhood, teasing our curiosity about what strange and wonderful planets might be out there.