GJ 1148 b orbits the cozy red dwarf star GJ 1148, discovered back in 2010 using the radial velocity method with the trusty HIRES Spectrometer at the W. M. Keck Observatory. This exoplanet is a bit of a cosmic neighborhood character, circling its star with a wink and a nudge. While it doesn’t have a flashy proper name, GJ 1148 b makes up for it with charm, showing off the fascinating variety of worlds beyond our solar system. Thanks to ground-based observations, this planet helps scientists piece together the puzzle of planetary systems around smaller stars, reminding us that even the quieter stars can have interesting planetary companions. It’s a subtle gem in the galaxy’s vast treasure trove of worlds.
