TOI-784 b is a recently discovered exoplanet orbiting the star HD 307842, spotted in 2023 thanks to the keen eyes of NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). This little world makes a speedy lap around its star, causing tiny dips in brightness that revealed its presence through the transit method. While it might not have an official proper name yet, TOI-784 b is already capturing the imaginations of space enthusiasts everywhere. Its discovery adds another exciting chapter to the story of planetary exploration beyond our solar system. Although this planet resides far out in the cosmic neighborhood, TESS’s high-tech CCD array helped bring TOI-784 b into the spotlight, proving once again that there are many more worlds waiting to be found among the stars.
