K2-48 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star K2-48, discovered back in 2016 thanks to the keen eyes of the Kepler Space Telescope’s CCD array. This little world was spotted by watching it transit, or pass in front of, its host star, causing a tiny dip in the starlight that gave away its presence. While it doesn’t have a catchy proper name yet, K2-48 b invites us to imagine what alien skies might look like from its surface. Positioned in the lively K2 observational campaign, this planet showcases the thrilling frontier of space exploration where new worlds keep popping up, reminding us that the universe is full of surprises waiting to be uncovered!
