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Kepler-960 b

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
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Kepler-960 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-960, discovered back in 2016 by the trusty Kepler space telescope. This little world was spotted using the transit method, where the planet’s tiny shadow revealed its presence as it passed in front of its glowing star. Although we don’t have a fancy proper name for Kepler-960 b yet, it’s part of the vast and exciting cosmic neighborhood Kepler helped us explore. Imagine a planet silently circling its sun many light-years away, too far for a casual visit but close enough to make astronomers' hearts race with curiosity. While Kepler-960 b's exact conditions remain a mystery, it reminds us how many planetary tales await discovery out there in the star-studded night!