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Kepler-83 b

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2012
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Kepler-83 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-83, discovered back in 2012 by the keen eyes of the Kepler space telescope using the transit method. This planet is part of the exciting family of worlds located far beyond our solar system, in the vastness of space. While we don’t have a catchy nickname or a proper name for Kepler-83 b yet, it's an intriguing member of the Kepler discoveries that have expanded our knowledge of planets orbiting distant stars. Kepler-83 b was spotted thanks to the precise Kepler CCD Array, which watches stars for tiny dips in brightness caused when planets pass in front. Imagine a world orbiting an alien sun, quietly circling in the cosmic dance — that’s Kepler-83 b for you!