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human
Is the integer assigned to Kepler objects of interests random, or is there a system ? (for example, the star KOI-718, is the 718 assigned as a random integer?)
gpt
A Kepler object of interest (KOI) is a star observed by the Kepler telescope suspected of hosting transiting planets. 718 would be the order in which the star was catalogued. Then the object would be further designated KOI718.01, as in the first transit… then KOI718.02 on to KOI718.03 and after the third transit it may be deemed a planet and renamed Kepler-718b,c,d and so on…