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Kepler-911 b

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
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Meet Kepler-911 b, a charming world orbiting the star Kepler-911, discovered back in 2016 thanks to the diligent eyes of the Kepler space telescope's CCD array. This planet was spotted using the transit method, where it playfully blocks a tiny bit of its star's light as it passes by, giving us a cosmic wink from across the void. While it might not have an official proper name yet, Kepler-911 b invites curiosity about its nature and environment as a distant space neighbor. Although it’s far beyond our solar system, its discovery helps astronomers piece together the vast puzzle of planets in our galaxy. So, keep an eye on the skies, because each new find like Kepler-911 b brings us closer to understanding the universe’s endless variety of worlds.