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K2-42 b is a water_world exoplanet discovered in 2016
using the Transit method at K2. The 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
was employed with the instruments of the Kepler CCD Array.
K2-42 b
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Discovery Details
World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
Facility: K2
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
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K2-42 b is a sizzling little world orbiting the small star K2-42, discovered in 2016 thanks to the keen eyes of the Kepler Space Telescope's CCD array. This planet was spotted using the transit method, which means it passes in front of its star from our viewpoint, causing a tiny dip in starlight that signaled its presence. Sitting close to its star in the K2 mission field, K2-42 b is a hot, rocky planet where days are scorchingly short and nights barely cool things down. Although it’s far from the cozy habitable zones we often dream about, this pint-sized planet offers an exciting glimpse into the diverse array of exotic worlds that populate our galaxy. It’s a perfect example of just how varied exoplanets can be!
