GJ 1061 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the nearby red dwarf star GJ 1061, discovered in 2020 using the trusty HARPS Spectrograph at Chile’s La Silla Observatory. This little world was found by tracking tiny wobbles in its star’s motion, a method called radial velocity. GJ 1061 b is a true neighbor in cosmic terms, located just a short stellar hop away from Earth, making it a tantalizing target for future studies. Picture a rocky planet circling closely around a cool, dim star—perfect for sparking the imagination about alien sunsets and strange skies. Although we’re still learning about its atmosphere and surface, GJ 1061 b offers a glimpse into the variety of worlds beyond our solar system, exciting both astronomers and space enthusiasts alike!
