GJ 2126 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star GJ 2126, discovered in 2025 using the trusty radial velocity method. This intriguing world was spotted with the help of the HARPS Spectrograph, nestled at the La Silla Observatory in Chile. While we don't have a catchy nickname for GJ 2126 b yet, it’s certainly a worthy cosmic neighbor to keep an eye on. Situated in a distant corner of our galaxy, this planet emerged from the stars’ subtle dance, revealed by the stellar wobble captured by astronomers’ sharp instruments. GJ 2126 b invites all space adventurers to imagine what it might be like to explore this distant world that was unveiled right here on good old Earth, under the southern skies of La Silla.
