Meet HD 96700 c, a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star HD 96700, discovered in 2021 using the clever radial velocity technique. This world was spotted from the ground at the renowned La Silla Observatory, using the HARPS Spectrograph, a tool so precise it can detect tiny wobbles in stars caused by orbiting planets. While we don’t have an official nickname for HD 96700 c yet, it’s an exciting addition to the galaxy’s planetary family. Its host star, HD 96700, shines far beyond our solar system, making this distant planet a mysterious neighbor waiting to be explored. Imagine the stories this cosmic wanderer could tell if it could talk!
