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Kepler-1198 b

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
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Kepler-1198 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-1198, discovered in 2016 by the diligent eyes of the Kepler Space Telescope’s CCD Array. Nestled in the star-rich region known as Kepler, this planet was found using the transit method, which means it revealed its presence by passing in front of its star and dimming the starlight just enough for scientists to spot it. While we don’t have its precise details here, Kepler-1198 b represents one of the many intriguing worlds that Kepler has uncovered, each a tiny beacon in our quest to understand the vast tapestry of planets beyond our solar system. Exploring it is like peeking into a cosmic neighbor’s backyard!