HD 108236 c is a charming exoplanet orbiting the star HD 108236, discovered in 2020 thanks to the sharp eyes of the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, or TESS for short. This space-based planet hunter uses its clever CCD Array to catch tiny dips in starlight that reveal worlds like HD 108236 c as they pass in front of their stars. While the exact details of HD 108236 c are still a cosmic mystery, you can imagine it as a fascinating distant sibling in a planetary family, quietly circling its star far beyond our solar system. Its discovery showcases the incredible strides we’re making in spotting new planets in the vast theater of the cosmos.
