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Kepler-713 b

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
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Kepler-713 b is a captivating world orbiting the star Kepler-713, discovered back in 2016 thanks to the vigilant eye of the Kepler space telescope using the transit method. While it hasn't picked up a catchy proper name yet, this planet invites curiosity from space explorers and stargazers alike. As Kepler-713 b whizzes around its star, it periodically dims the starlight just enough for us Earthlings to catch its presence from millions of miles away. It's a shining example of the treasures lurking in the cosmos, uncovered by keen instruments like the Kepler CCD Array, which scan the skies for planetary hide-and-seek. Although details about its size and makeup are still unfolding, Kepler-713 b certainly belongs to the growing family of fascinating exoplanets making the universe feel a bit more like home.