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Kepler-216 c

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2014
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Kepler-216 c is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-216, discovered back in 2014 thanks to the keen eyes of NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope. Using the transit method, this planet was spotted as it gracefully passed in front of its host star, causing a tiny dip in starlight that revealed its presence. Although we don’t know its exact name beyond the Kepler catalog, this distant world sparks curiosity with its mysterious qualities. Nestled somewhere out in the cosmic expanse, Kepler-216 c invites us to imagine what its skies might look like and what alien landscapes could be waiting there. It’s another dazzling piece in the vast puzzle of our universe, discovered using the precise Kepler CCD array, expanding our horizons beyond Earth’s cozy neighborhood!