Kepler-1157 b is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-1157, far out in the Kepler constellation's cosmic neighborhood. Discovered in 2016 thanks to the keen eye of the Kepler spacecraft’s CCD array using the transit method, this planet reveals itself by passing in front of its star and casting a tiny shadow for us Earthlings to detect. While we don't have a catchy nickname for Kepler-1157 b yet, its discovery adds to the exciting story of thousands of worlds beyond our solar system. Exploring such distant planets makes you wonder what alien skies might look like and stirs the imagination about the vast diversity in our galaxy’s planetary family!
