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KOI-12 b

World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2015
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KOI-12 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star KOI-12, discovered back in 2015 using the transit method by the dedicated Kepler space telescope. This lively world zips around its host star, making it a hot and speedy traveler in the cosmos. Although it's not one of the closest exoplanets to Earth, KOI-12 b offers a glimpse into the diversity of planetary systems out there, far beyond our solar neighborhood. Thanks to Kepler's keen CCD array, astronomers caught this planet as it elegantly crossed in front of its star, subtly dimming the light and revealing its presence. KOI-12 b is a reminder of the many worlds waiting to be explored, each with its own unique story written in starlight.