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Kepler-461 b is a water_world exoplanet discovered in 2016
using the Transit method at Kepler. The 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
was employed with the instruments of the Kepler CCD Array.
Kepler-461 b
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Discovery Details
World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
Facility: Kepler
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
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Kepler-461 b is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-461, discovered back in 2016 by the Kepler space telescope using its trusty CCD array. This little wanderer was spotted as it gracefully crossed in front of its star, causing a subtle dip in brightness — a technique called the transit method. While it doesn’t have a fancy proper name yet, Kepler-461 b invites curious minds to imagine what it might be like to visit. Floating far beyond our solar system, this planet reminds us of the vast cosmic dance happening light-years away. It’s a perfect example of how the Kepler mission has expanded our horizons, revealing new worlds and sparking our imagination about life out there in the galaxy.