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K2-354 b

World type: eyeball
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2021
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Meet K2-354 b, a lively little world orbiting the star K2-354, discovered in 2021 thanks to the space-based Kepler telescope’s keen eyes using the transit method. This planet is part of the intriguing K2 starfield, where astronomers have been busy spotting new exoplanets. While K2-354 b’s exact size and distance from Earth might keep some details a mystery, what’s fun is imagining its starry neighborhood and how this planet might dance around its sun. Thanks to the precision of the Kepler CCD Array, K2-354 b joined the ever-growing club of worlds beyond our solar system, inviting curious stargazers to dream about what might lie on its surface or beneath its skies. A cosmic gem waiting for more stories to unfold!