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Kepler-451 c

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Eclipse Timing Variations
Discovery year: 2022
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Kepler-451 c is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star 2MASS J19383260+4603591, discovered not by a single telescope, but through the clever technique of Eclipse Timing Variations, using the combined power of multiple observatories and instruments in 2022. This cosmic dance allows astronomers to detect the planet's subtle gravitational tugs on its host star's eclipses, making it a true detective story in space science! While its exact distance from Earth remains a mystery for now, Kepler-451 c invites us to imagine a world beyond our solar system, hinting at the diverse array of planets waiting to be explored in our ever-expanding galaxy. It's a stellar example of teamwork in the quest to map the universe!