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K2-3 b

World type: eyeball
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2015
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K2-3 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star K2-3, discovered back in 2015 using the clever transit method with the help of the Kepler Space Telescope's CCD Array. This outside-world is part of the K2 mission's treasure trove of findings, showcasing the wonders waiting beyond our solar system. K2-3 b is a super-Earth or mini-Neptune—a juicy blend that might have thick atmospheres or rocky surfaces—perfect for sparking the curiosity of space explorers and dreamers alike. While it's a bit of a cosmic mystery still, its discovery highlights how space telescopes help us catch distant planets as they gracefully pass in front of their stars, casting a tiny shadow that's mighty telling. K2-3 b invites us to imagine the variety of worlds that populate our galaxy.