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Kepler-1126 c

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2023
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Kepler-1126 c is a fascinating exoplanet that orbits the star Kepler-1126, discovered in 2023 using the nifty transit method with the Kepler space telescope's CCD array. This little world plays a cosmic game of hide-and-seek as it passes in front of its star, dimming the starlight just enough for astronomers to spot its presence. While it's tucked away in the Kepler field—far beyond our solar system—this planet invites curiosity about what alien skies might look like. With each transit spotted, Kepler-1126 c adds a piece to the puzzle of planets scattered across our galaxy, proving the universe is full of surprises waiting to be found by clever space telescopes and the dreamers who use them.