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K2-4 b

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2015
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K2-4 b is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star K2-4, discovered in 2015 using the clever transit method with the Kepler Space Telescope's CCD array. This distant world, residing in the K2 stellar neighborhood, offers a cosmic peek into planets beyond our solar system. Although details about its exact size or composition are still unfolding, the discovery of K2-4 b showcases the remarkable ability of space telescopes to spot planets far away by catching the tiny dips in starlight as they pass in front of their stars. For anyone fascinated by the ongoing adventure of exploring the galaxy, K2-4 b is a charming reminder of how much more there is to discover in the vastness of space!