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Kepler-1162 b

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
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Kepler-1162 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-1162, discovered in 2016 thanks to the keen eye of the Kepler Space Telescope’s CCD Array. This distant world resides in the vast Kepler star field, making it a stellar explorer’s intriguing find. Kepler-1162 b reveals itself as it passes in front of its star, causing tiny dips in brightness that led to its discovery via the transit method. While specific details about its size or habitability remain a cosmic mystery, its presence adds to our growing collection of alien worlds, opening a window into the diversity of planets beyond our solar system. A true testament to the wonders the universe holds just beyond our reach!