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Kepler-1502 b

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
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Kepler-1502 b is a fascinating world orbiting the star Kepler-1502, discovered back in 2016 thanks to the diligent eyes of the Kepler Space Telescope's CCD Array. This exoplanet was spotted using the transit method, which means it was identified as it playfully crossed in front of its host star, causing tiny dips in starlight we catch from here on Earth. Nestled in the vast Kepler field, this planet is part of a cosmic neighborhood filled with intriguing worlds waiting to be explored. While we don’t know all its secrets yet, Kepler-1502 b's discovery highlights our continuing adventure to peer into the depths of space and find new planets that expand our understanding of the universe’s endless variety.