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Kepler-293 b

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2014
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Kepler-293 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-293, discovered back in 2014 by the keen eyes of the Kepler Space Telescope using its trusty CCD Array. While it doesn’t have a catchy proper name yet, it certainly sparks curiosity as one of the many intriguing worlds spotted during Kepler’s stellar planet-hunting mission. This planet was found using the transit method, which captures the tiny dip in starlight as the planet passes in front of its star, like a cosmic game of hide-and-seek. Kepler-293 b basks in the space spotlight as a reminder of how much there is to explore beyond our solar system. While it remains a distant mystery, it’s part of the amazing exoplanetary neighborhood expanding our cosmic horizons.