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K2-90 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.
K2-90 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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K2-90 b is a charming little world orbiting the star K2-90, discovered back in 2016 thanks to the sharp eyes of the Kepler spacecraft’s CCD array as it caught the planet passing in front of its star. This exoplanet resides in the K2 mission field, a treasure trove of cosmic discoveries. While it’s not a huge gas giant, K2-90 b is a cozy, smaller planet likely rockier in nature, making it a fascinating target for understanding worlds unlike our own. Although it doesn’t have a catchy proper name yet, its discovery showcases the exciting era of space-based planet hunting, where distant, intriguing new worlds pop into view with every orbit. Exploring K2-90 b reminds us how much the universe has to surprise us!
