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Kepler-1126 b

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
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Kepler-1126 b is a fascinating little world orbiting the star Kepler-1126, discovered back in 2016 thanks to the vigilant eyes of the Kepler Space Telescope. This exoplanet was spotted using the transit method, which means it was found by catching the planet sneakily passing in front of its star, causing a tiny dip in brightness that told astronomers it’s there. While details like its exact size and distance from Earth keep it a bit mysterious, this planet is part of the vibrant Kepler realm — a rich hunting ground for new worlds. Imagine a realm of cosmic adventure where each dip in starlight could reveal a new, distant planet like Kepler-1126 b, quietly circling its star far, far away.