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Kepler-238 b

World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2014
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Kepler-238 b is a fascinating world orbiting the star Kepler-238, discovered in 2014 by the Kepler Space Telescope using the transit method. This intriguing exoplanet reveals its presence as it gently dims the light of its host star from millions of miles away, giving us a tiny wink from deep space. Although it doesn’t have a catchy proper name yet, Kepler-238 b is part of the exciting family of planets unveiled by the Kepler mission, which has dramatically expanded our cosmic neighborhood. While we may not know all the details about its surface or atmosphere, the mere fact that it orbits a star different from our Sun makes it a sparkling gem in the vast, star-studded tapestry of the universe.