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Kepler-11 b

World type: eyeball
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2010
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Kepler-11 b is a fascinating world orbiting the star Kepler-11, discovered back in 2010 using the transit method by the space-based Kepler telescope’s CCD array. This planet is part of a remarkable system that truly challenges our ideas of planetary architecture, with multiple planets packed tightly around their star. Kepler-11 b is one of the innermost planets, zipping around its sun in a cozy, scorchingly close orbit. While it's not a place you’d want to visit for vacation, its discovery helped astronomers learn a lot about how diverse planetary systems can be across our galaxy. Kepler-11 b reminds us that the universe is filled with unique worlds just waiting to be explored!