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Kepler-173 c

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2014
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Kepler-173 c is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-173, discovered back in 2014 by the Kepler Space Telescope using its trusty CCD array. This distant world was spotted through the transit method, which means it briefly dims its star’s light as it passes in front, giving us a cosmic wink from afar. While it doesn’t have a catchy proper name yet, Kepler-173 c still holds a special place in our growing catalog of alien worlds. Imagine a planet orbiting a far-off star, quietly spinning in space hundreds of light-years away, waiting for curious explorers like us to uncover its mysteries. It's a shining example of the exciting discoveries happening in our cosmic neighborhood!