Meet 7 CMa c, a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star 7 CMa, a cosmic neighbor discovered not too long ago in 2019 through the careful watchful eye of multiple observatories using radial velocity—a fancy way of feeling the star’s subtle wobble as this planet pirouettes around it. While it keeps its exact size and orbit a bit of a mystery, 7 CMa c is part of a star system that captures the imagination of stargazers and space travelers alike. Since it was found using instruments here on Earth, it’s a reminder of how powerful ground-based telescopes are in unveiling distant worlds. So, while it doesn’t have an official name yet, 7 CMa c invites you to dream about the possibilities hiding in the vastness beyond our own solar system!
