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Kepler-466 b is a water_world exoplanet discovered in 2016 using the Transit method.

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Kepler-466 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
Kepler-466 b is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the distant star Kepler-466, discovered back in 2016 thanks to the keen eyes of the Kepler Space Telescope's CCD array. This planet was uncovered using the transit method, which means we saw it sneakily pass in front of its host star, casting a tiny shadow that revealed its presence. Although it doesn’t have a catchy proper name yet, Kepler-466 b certainly sparks curiosity as part of the growing family of exoplanets outside our solar system. Imagining a world so far away, orbiting a star that lights up its skies instead of our Sun, reminds us there’s a vast cosmos full of mysteries waiting to be explored. A cosmic gem for starry-eyed explorers and space enthusiasts alike!