TOI-561 b is a sizzling hot world orbiting the star TOI-561, discovered by the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) in 2020. This little planet is a true space sprinter, circling its star so quickly that a year there zooms by in just a few Earth days! TOI-561 b is a rocky exoplanet, likely baked to a crisp given its close proximity to its bright star, making it an intriguing subject for scientists curious about extreme planetary environments. Though it’s too hot to host any life as we know it, TOI-561 b offers an exciting glimpse into the diverse family of distant worlds beyond our solar system. Keep an eye on this cosmic sprinter next time you look up at the stars!
