NFT token detail for exoplanet Kepler-1222 b. Only at exoplanetary.systems
Kepler-1222 b is a rocky exoplanet discovered in 2016
using the Transit method at Kepler. The 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
was employed with the instruments of the Kepler CCD Array.
Kepler-1222 b
FOR SALE
Price
Discovery Details
World type: rocky
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
Facility: Kepler
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
More Rocky worlds you might consider for your collection.
Kepler-1222 b is an intriguing world orbiting the distant star Kepler-1222, discovered in 2016 by the watchful eye of NASA’s Kepler space telescope. This exoplanet was spotted using the transit method, where it subtly dims its star’s light as it passes by, giving astronomers a cosmic wink from light-years away. Nestled in a star system that lies far beyond our solar neighborhood, Kepler-1222 b adds to the growing family of planets that challenge our understanding of planetary diversity. While much about this planet remains a mystery, its discovery highlights the incredible ability of space-based observatories to unveil planets that were once hidden in the vastness of the Kepler field. It’s a reminder that the universe is bursting with wonders just waiting to be explored!