HIP 107772 b is an intriguing exoplanet orbiting the star HIP 107772, discovered in 2020 through the clever use of radial velocity, a method that detects wobbles in a star caused by the gravitational tug of an orbiting planet. This cosmic dance was observed from multiple ground-based observatories, harnessing the power of several instruments to unveil this distant world. While we don’t know exactly what it looks like up close, HIP 107772 b invites curiosity as a member of the vast and diverse family of planets beyond our solar system. Its discovery showcases the sophisticated techniques astronomers use to explore the galaxy and inch closer to answering the big question: what else is out there?
