GJ 687 b is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star GJ 687, discovered back in 2014 using the clever radial velocity technique. This world was spotted from right here on Earth at the Lick Observatory, with the trusty Levy Spectrograph helping astronomers catch its subtle stellar wobbles. While GJ 687 b may not have a flashy nickname yet, it holds its own charm as a nearby cosmic neighbor, silently circling a star cooler and dimmer than our Sun. Its discovery adds another fascinating chapter to our understanding of planets beyond the solar system, reminding us how much there is to explore in the vast galaxy. A perfect destination for your imagination’s interstellar adventures!
