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Kepler-128 c

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2013
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Kepler-128 c is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-128, discovered back in 2013 thanks to the keen eyes of the Kepler space telescope's CCD array. This distant world was found using the transit method, where it cleverly dims its star's light as it passes in front, giving astronomers a cosmic wink from afar. While we don’t have a catchy nickname for Kepler-128 c yet, its place in the Kepler system adds to the rich tapestry of planets that help us understand the vast variety of worlds beyond our solar system. Though we can’t walk its surface, imagining its alien skies invites us to dream about the endless possibilities the universe holds.