GJ 1132 b is a charming exoplanet orbiting the red dwarf star GJ 1132, discovered back in 2015 using the transit method at the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory. This ground-based find was spotted with the help of the Apogee CCD Sensor, proving that you don’t always need space telescopes to uncover cosmic gems. GJ 1132 b is a rocky world, somewhat like a larger version of Earth, but it’s toasted closely by its star, making it a sizzling neighbor rather than a cozy one. Though it doesn’t have an official nickname, this planet invites curiosity as an intriguing example of nearby exoplanets and showcases the amazing discoveries happening right here, relatively close to home in our galactic neighborhood.
