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Kepler-746 b is a rocky 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-746 b
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Discovery Details
World type: rocky
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
Facility: Kepler
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
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Kepler-746 b is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-746, discovered in 2016 by the clever Kepler space telescope using its trusty CCD array to spot tiny dips in starlight. Though we don't have a fancy proper name for this distant world yet, it’s part of the vast cosmic neighborhood that keeps astronomers buzzing with excitement. Kepler-746 b was found via the transit method, which means it bravely passes in front of its star from our viewpoint, creating a telltale wink in the star's glow. While details of its size and atmosphere remain a mystery shrouded in starlight, this planet is another charming puzzle piece in our quest to understand the diverse worlds floating in the galaxy beyond our solar system.