K2-18b (7) by bem1RO on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

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Published: Mar 16, 2024

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K2-18b is an exoplanet located approximately 124 light-years away in the constellation of Leo. It is classified as a super-Earth and orbits with in the habitable zone of its host star, K2-18. This exoplanet garnered attention due to the detection of water vapor in its atmosphere, making it one of the first potentially habitable exoplanets where signs of water have been detected. K2-18b presents an intriguing target for further study in the search for habitable worlds beyond our solar system.

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