Kepler-1749 b is a fascinating exoplanet discovered in 2021 by the Kepler space telescope using its trusty CCD array and the transit method — where the planet plays a cosmic game of peekaboo with its star, Kepler-1749. This distant world orbits quietly in the depths of space, far beyond our solar system, inviting us to imagine what alien skies might look like. Though it doesn’t have a proper name yet, Kepler-1749 b is part of a grand celestial story told by the Kepler mission, which has uncovered thousands of these distant planets. While we don’t know exactly how far from Earth it is, this little world reminds us how vast and wondrous our galaxy truly is, full of mysterious planets waiting to be explored.
