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Kepler-198 d

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
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Kepler-198 d is a fascinating world orbiting the star Kepler-198, discovered in 2016 by the trusty eyes of the Kepler Space Telescope using the transit method. This exoplanet plays cosmic peekaboo, passing in front of its sun to help astronomers detect its presence with the Kepler CCD Array. While it may not have a catchy nickname yet, Kepler-198 d invites curiosity as a distant, mysterious planet in the vastness of space. Though we don’t know its exact distance from Earth, it’s part of the ever-growing family of planets found beyond our solar system, expanding our understanding of the universe. It's a reminder that the cosmos is full of hidden gems waiting to be explored!