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K2-38 b

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
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Welcome to K2-38 b, a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star K2-38 in the K2 locale of our galaxy. Discovered in 2016 using the transit method by the space-based Kepler CCD Array, this planet invites curiosity and wonder. K2-38 b is a world that reminds us of the incredible variety planets can have beyond our solar system. While it doesn’t boast a catchy proper name, its story is told through the subtle dimming of its star's light as it passes by, a cosmic wink captured by astronomers. Whether you imagine it as a scorching, rocky world or a strange, dense orb, K2-38 b sparks our imagination and highlights the thrill of exploring distant worlds from the comfort of home.