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Kepler-118 b is a water_world exoplanet discovered in 2014 using the Transit method.

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Kepler-118 b

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Discovery Details

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2014
Facility: Kepler
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
Kepler-118 b is a fascinating little world orbiting the star Kepler-118, discovered back in 2014 thanks to the keen eyes of NASA's Kepler Space Telescope. This planet was spotted using the transit method, where it gracefully passes in front of its star, causing a tiny dip in brightness that tells us it's there. Nestled in the Kepler constellation, Kepler-118 b adds to the growing family of exoplanets unveiled by the Kepler mission's dedicated CCD array. While details about its size or atmosphere remain a cosmic mystery, this planet’s discovery is a shining example of how space-based technology helps us explore the galaxy, one star system at a time. It’s a charming ambassador of the countless worlds waiting to be understood beyond our solar backyard.