GJ 96 b is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the red dwarf star GJ 96, discovered back in 2018 using the radial velocity method with the trusty SOPHIE Spectrograph at the Haute-Provence Observatory. This world is one of those celestial neighbors that keeps astronomers excited as they study its characteristics from Earth. While specifics about its size or environment remain a cosmic mystery, GJ 96 b serves as a shining example of how we continue to uncover the galaxy's hidden worlds using ground-based telescopes. Imagine it as a small, intriguing companion circling a cool star, quietly orbiting in the vastness of space, reminding us just how diverse and fascinating planetary systems beyond our own can be!
