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Kepler-972 b is a sub_neptune 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.
Kepler-972 b
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Discovery Details
World type: sub_neptune
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
Facility: Kepler
Instrument: Kepler CCD Array
Telescope: 0.95 m Kepler Telescope
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Kepler-972 b is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star Kepler-972, discovered back in 2016 by the trusty Kepler space telescope using the transit method. This means astronomers spotted it by noticing tiny dips in its star’s light as the planet passed in front. While Kepler-972 b hasn’t been given a catchy proper name yet, it’s part of an exciting batch of worlds found far beyond our solar system, showcasing the incredible reach of the Kepler CCD Array. Picture a planet twirling through space in a distant star system, quietly revealing its secrets one transit at a time. Though its exact distance isn’t widely advertised, Kepler’s discoveries are generally hundreds to thousands of light-years away, making Kepler-972 b a truly distant cosmic neighbor worth imagining!
