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Kepler-288 c

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2014
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Kepler-288 c is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-288, discovered back in 2014 by the Kepler Space Telescope using the transit method. This clever planet reveals itself by passing in front of its star, dimming the light just enough to catch astronomers’ attention. While we don’t have an official proper name for this intriguing world yet, Kepler-288 c continues to captivate with its potential similarities to Earth’s neighborhood — giving us hints about what other worlds might be like beyond our solar system. Though it's far beyond our direct reach, Kepler-288 c sparks our imagination about the variety of planets scattered across the cosmos, waiting for future explorers to uncover their secrets.