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Kepler-1175 b

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
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Kepler-1175 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-1175, discovered back in 2016 from the vantage point of space using the keen eyes of the Kepler CCD Array. This planet was found using the transit method, which means it reveals itself by gently dimming its star’s light as it passes in front. While Kepler-1175 b doesn’t have a charming nickname, it certainly holds a special spot in the cosmic neighborhood for being one of the many intriguing worlds Kepler has uncovered in the vast Kepler constellation. Exploring such distant planets helps us piece together the grand puzzle of our universe and imagine the incredible variety of planets that lie beyond our own solar system.