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Kepler-66 b is a water_world exoplanet discovered in 2013 using the Transit method at Kepler. The 0.95 m Kepler Telescope was employed with the instruments of the Kepler CCD Array.

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Kepler-66 b

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Discovery Details

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2013
Facility: Kepler
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
Kepler-66 b is a charming little exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-66, discovered in 2013 thanks to the keen eyes of NASA’s Kepler space telescope. Unlike the planets in our solar system, Kepler-66 b was spotted using the clever "transit" method, where the planet’s tiny shadow crossing its star reveals its presence. This planet orbits far beyond our own solar neighborhood, nestled in the vastness of space, making it a cosmic curiosity for astronomers. While it doesn’t have a proper name yet, Kepler-66 b’s discovery adds to the treasure trove of distant worlds helping us understand the variety and wonder of planetary systems throughout the galaxy. Imagine a starry dance happening light-years away, and that’s where Kepler-66 b gracefully orbits!