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Kepler-130 c

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2014
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Kepler-130 c is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-130, discovered back in 2014 by the space-based Kepler mission using its trusty CCD array. This distant world was spotted as it gracefully transited across its star, offering astronomers a glimpse into a faraway solar system. Kepler-130 c orbits in the constellation Kepler, far beyond our own cosmic neighborhood, inviting us to imagine what it might be like to stand on its surface—or float above its clouds. While we don’t have its proper name, this planet’s discovery adds another piece to the grand puzzle of our galaxy, sparking curiosity and wonder about the endless variety of planets swirling around stars other than our Sun. A stellar find in the quest for understanding exoplanets!