Meet K2-87 b, a fascinating world orbiting the star K2-87, discovered in 2016 thanks to the sharp eyes of the Kepler spacecraft’s CCD array! This exoplanet was spotted using the transit method, where it makes a tiny, telltale dip in the brightness of its star as it passes in front. While we don’t have a catchy proper name for it yet, K2-87 b still holds plenty of charm for space explorers and astronomers alike. Nestled in the distant reaches of the K2 mission’s survey, this planet offers a glimpse into an alien solar system bravely observed from our home in the cosmos. Imagine it as a mysterious world waiting to share its secrets, far beyond the fuzzy twinkle of the stars.
