"NASA Discovers ‘Super Earth’ TOI-1846 b Using TESS"
NASA’s TESS mission has uncovered a brand-new “Super Earth” in a distant solar system
Bigger Than Earth, Smaller Than Neptune
TOI-1846 b is a planet larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune, placing it in the rare “Super Earth” category.
TESS Scans the Stars
NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) detected the planet by spotting dips in starlight as it passed in front of its star.
1 of 3 Planet Candidates
TOI-1846 b may be part of a multi-planet system, opening doors to deeper exploration of distant worlds.
A New Step in Planet Hunting
NASA’s discovery shows we’re only beginning to uncover the secrets of the universe—and more Super Earths may be out there.