TOI-771 b is an exciting new world discovered in 2024 by the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, or TESS for short. This planet orbits the star TOI-771, far out in the cosmic neighborhood, and was found using the transit method, which means it regularly passes in front of its star, giving us a tiny, telltale shadow to spot from Earth. While still fresh on the discovery scene, TOI-771 b promises to be a fascinating addition to our ever-growing catalog of exoplanets. Thanks to the sharp eyes of TESS’s CCD array, we can peek into space and catch glimpses of these distant worlds, making TOI-771 b a shiny new gem in the vastness of the cosmos just waiting to be explored—virtually, for now!
