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K2-406 b is a sub_neptune exoplanet discovered in 2022
using the Transit method at K2. The 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
was employed with the instruments of the Kepler CCD Array.
K2-406 b
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Discovery Details
World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2022
Facility: K2
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
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K2-406 b is a sizzling little world orbiting the star K2-406, discovered in 2022 thanks to the watchful eyes of the Kepler Space Telescope’s CCD Array. This planet was spotted using the transit method, where it dips across its star like a tiny celestial shadow, giving us a glimpse of its existence. While we don't have a charming nickname for this exoplanet yet, K2-406 b's close-knit dance around its star hints at a scorchingly hot environment, likely too toasty for a leisurely stroll. Nestled in the K2 region of space, this planet reminds us of the diverse and dynamic nature of distant worlds, each with its own unique story to tell in our cosmic neighborhood.
