TOI-1295 b is a newly discovered exoplanet spotted in 2024 by the space-based Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, or TESS for short. This intriguing world orbits its star, TOI-1295, by playing cosmic hide-and-seek, dimming its star’s light ever so slightly as it passes in front. While we don’t have a snappy nickname for this planet yet, its discovery adds to the thrilling roster of distant worlds that TESS has been unveiling. Located somewhere out in the vastness of space, TOI-1295 b invites astronomers and space enthusiasts alike to imagine the mysteries it holds beyond our solar neighborhood. It’s a fresh piece in the puzzle of understanding planets beyond the stars we call home.
