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Kepler-966 b

World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
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Kepler-966 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-966, captured by the keen eyes of the Kepler space telescope back in 2016 using the transit method. Imagine a distant world quietly circling its star, revealing its presence as it periodically passes in front, causing a tiny dip in starlight that Kepler’s CCD array cleverly detected. While we don’t have precise details about its size or atmosphere, this planet is part of the vast cosmic neighborhood that Kepler’s mission uncovered, showing us just how diverse and intriguing planets beyond our solar system can be. Though it's far from Earth, beyond the reach of our rockets, Kepler-966 b sparks the imagination about the endless possibilities out there in space.