TOI-849 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star TOI-849, discovered in 2020 thanks to the sharp eyes of NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). This alien world is anything but ordinary—it's a dense, stripped core of a once-mighty gas giant, having lost much of its fluffy outer atmosphere. Imagine a planet that's the heavy metal version of a classic gas giant, with the cozy, rocking-core vibe! TOI-849 b orbits close to its star, making it a sizzling furnace rather than a cool bloated giant. It’s a captivating glimpse into what happens when planets get too close to their stars and lose their outer layers, offering scientists a peek into planetary evolution and destruction. An extraordinary cosmic underdog, TOI-849 b keeps astronomers intrigued!
