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Kepler-228 b

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2014
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Kepler-228 b is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-228, discovered back in 2014 by the Kepler space telescope using the transit method—catching this world as it gently dips across its star like a cosmic clockwork dance. While details about its exact size or distance are a bit shy, this distant planet showcases the incredible power of the Kepler mission’s trusty CCD array, which has unveiled countless new worlds beyond our solar system. Though Kepler-228 b doesn’t have a proper name yet, it holds a special place in the cosmic neighborhood as part of the ongoing quest to understand planets far beyond our reach. Imagine the mysteries it holds, silently orbiting a sun-like star, light-years away in the vastness of space!