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K2-71 b is a sub_neptune 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.
K2-71 b
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Discovery Details
World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
Facility: K2
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
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K2-71 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star K2-71, discovered back in 2016 thanks to the keen eye of the Kepler Space Telescope’s CCD array. This world was spotted using the clever transit method, where the planet’s tiny shadow briefly dims its star’s light as it passes by. While it doesn’t have a fancy IAU proper name yet, K2-71 b still captivates astronomers with its unique traits. Nestled in the K2 mission’s cosmic neighborhood, this planet offers a glimpse into the diverse planetary systems beyond our solar system, reminding us just how much there is to explore and learn among the stars. It’s like a little celestial gem waiting to reveal its stories!
