NASA's TESS and the CHEOPS telescope have identified a unique exoplanet named Gliese 12 b, located 40 light-years away in the Pisces constellation.

Gliese 12 b is sized between Earth and Venus and orbits a cool red dwarf star every 12.8 days with a temperature of 42°C.

The planet falls within the habitable zone of its star, prompting astronomers to study its atmosphere for insights into the habitability of rocky planets.

The discovery of Gliese 12 b offers a promising target for further exploration using instruments like the JWST.

Astronomers aim to understand the evolutionary paths of Earth and Venus by studying Gliese 12 b.

The search for more exoplanets like Gliese 12 b is crucial for understanding planetary atmospheres and potential habitability.

Additionally, astronomers observed 'zodiacal light' and created a video of an exoplanet orbiting its star after 17 years of observations, enhancing our cosmic understanding.