TOI-1248 b is a fresh face in the exoplanet family, discovered in 2024 by NASA's diligent Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). This intriguing world orbits the star TOI-1248 and was spotted using the transit method, which means it’s a master of the cosmic game peek-a-boo, dimming its star’s light just enough to let us know it’s there. While exact details about its size and distance from Earth are still a work in progress, TOI-1248 b offers a tantalizing glimpse into the diversity of planets beyond our solar system. Its discovery by TESS’s sophisticated CCD array showcases how we’re constantly expanding our map of the galaxy, one star transit at a time!
