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TOI-5997 b is a water_world exoplanet discovered in 2026 using the Transit method at Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). The 0.1 m TESS Telescope was employed with the instruments of the TESS CCD Array.

TOI-5997 b image

TOI-5997 b

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Discovery Details

World type: water_world
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2026
Facility: Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS)
Instrument: TESS CCD Array
Telescope: 0.1 m TESS Telescope
Token ID 6480
Welcome to TOI-5997 b, a freshly discovered world spotted by NASA's tireless planet-hunting satellite, TESS, in 2026! This exoplanet was revealed through the transit method, where astronomers watched for the telltale dimming of starlight as the planet crossed in front of its host star—a cosmic game of hide-and-seek played out across the cosmos. TOI-5997 b orbits a star in the TOI-5997 system, making it one of the latest additions to our growing catalog of worlds beyond our solar system. Whether it's a scorching gas giant or a mysterious rocky world, this discovery reminds us that the universe is brimming with planetary companions waiting to tell their stories. Come explore the wonders that await in distant star systems!