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Kepler-226 d is a water_world exoplanet discovered in 2014
using the Transit method at Kepler. The 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
was employed with the instruments of the Kepler CCD Array.
Kepler-226 d
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Discovery Details
World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2014
Facility: Kepler
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
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Kepler-226 d is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-226, discovered back in 2014 by the trusty Kepler space telescope using the transit method, where the planet's tiny shadow gives it away as it passes in front of its star. Floating somewhere far beyond our solar system, this cosmic neighbor remains a mysterious world caught in the glow of its host star. While it doesn’t have a catchy proper name yet, Kepler-226 d invites imagination about its environment—perhaps a world wrapped in alien skies, orbiting a star quite unlike our Sun. Thanks to Kepler’s keen eye, we've been able to spot these distant planets and begin to unravel their secrets, turning once-distant dots into intriguing places for future exploration.