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K2-90 c is a water_world exoplanet discovered in 2016 using the Transit method.

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K2-90 c

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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
K2-90 c is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star K2-90, discovered back in 2016 thanks to the keen eyes of the Kepler Space Telescope's CCD array as part of the K2 mission. This distant world was spotted using the transit method, where it gently dips in front of its host star, giving astronomers a cosmic wink. While we don’t have a catchy nickname for K2-90 c yet, it’s a great example of the many intriguing planets beyond our solar system waiting to be explored. Its discovery highlights how space telescopes continue to open windows to new worlds, making the once-impossible task of finding distant planets a thrilling reality. Perfect for dreamers imagining what life might look like far, far away!