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Kepler-46 b is a gas_giant exoplanet discovered in 2012
using the Transit method at Kepler. The 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
was employed with the instruments of the Kepler CCD Array.
Kepler-46 b
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Discovery Details
World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2012
Facility: Kepler
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
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Kepler-46 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-46, discovered in 2012 by the clever eyes of NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope using its trusty CCD array. This distant world was found using the transit method, where the planet casts a tiny shadow as it passes in front of its star, giving astronomers a cosmic wink. While we don’t have a catchy nickname for Kepler-46 b yet, it’s a neat example of the many planets lurking beyond our solar system, patiently circling their stars in the vastness of space. Though far from Earth, Kepler-46 b sparks our imagination about the diverse planetary systems that pepper our galaxy’s neighborhood. It’s a sparkling gem in the treasure trove of exoplanet discoveries!
