Kepler-920 c is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-920, discovered in 2016 by the trusty Kepler space telescope using the transit method—catching the planet as it shyly passes in front of its star. While it doesn’t have a catchy nickname yet, Kepler-920 c invites us to imagine a world beyond our solar system’s reach, drifting somewhere in the vast expanse of space. Thanks to the Kepler CCD Array, scientists detected its subtle shadow, revealing yet another piece of the cosmic puzzle. Though it’s far enough away that hopping over for a quick visit isn’t on the agenda anytime soon, Kepler-920 c sparks our curiosity about the nature of planets beyond our own cosmic neighborhood.
