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K2-68 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.
K2-68 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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K2-68 b is an intriguing world orbiting the star K2-68, discovered in 2016 thanks to the keen eye of the Kepler Space Telescope using its trusty CCD array. This exoplanet reveals itself as it passes in front of its star, creating a neat little dip in brightness that astronomers delight in spotting. Nestled in the adventurous K2 mission field, K2-68 b is part of a star system that’s about 2,000 light-years away, giving us a glimpse into the cosmic neighborhood far beyond our own solar system. While its exact characteristics are still being unraveled, K2-68 b stands as a shining example of how space telescopes have revolutionized our search for distant worlds, expanding our understanding of planets beyond the familiar.
