WASP-132 c is a charming celestial newcomer discovered in 2022 orbiting the star WASP-132, thanks to the watchful eye of the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). This planet revealed itself by the subtle dimming of its star as it passed in front, a method that’s like catching a cosmic shadow puppet show. While it doesn’t have a fancy proper name yet, WASP-132 c certainly has a place in the ever-growing family of exoplanets known to us. It orbits in a star system far beyond our solar neighborhood, a distant world spotted thanks to the precise cameras aboard TESS. Though details about its size and composition are still being unraveled, WASP-132 c’s discovery adds another intriguing piece to the puzzle of our galaxy’s diverse planetary lineup.
