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KIC 10001893 b

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Orbital Brightness Modulation
Discovery year: 2014
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KIC 10001893 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star KIC 10001893, discovered back in 2014 by the Kepler space telescope using a clever technique called Orbital Brightness Modulation. This method detects tiny dips and shifts in the star's light caused by the planet's presence, making it a cosmic game of hide-and-seek. KIC 10001893 b is tucked away far beyond our solar system, somewhere in the vastness of space, where it orbits its star in a silent, distant dance. While much about this planet remains a mystery, its discovery highlights the incredible ingenuity of astronomers using the watchful eyes of Kepler’s CCD array to uncover new worlds. It’s a reminder of just how many surprises the universe still holds.