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Kepler-863 b is a water_world 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.

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Kepler-863 b

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Discovery Details

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
Facility: Kepler
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
Kepler-863 b is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-863, discovered back in 2016 thanks to the keen eyes of the Kepler Space Telescope’s CCD Array. This cosmic traveler was found using the transit method, where it playfully dips in front of its star, giving astronomers a brief wink and telling them it’s there. While its exact distance from Earth is not widely noted, this planet adds to the dazzling lineup of worlds beyond our solar system waiting to be explored. Though it doesn’t have a fancy proper name yet, Kepler-863 b shines as a testament to our growing ability to detect distant planets. Imagine gazing up at a star knowing a planet like Kepler-863 b is circling somewhere in the cosmic neighborhood!