The recent discovery of planet TOI 4633 c has been met with excitement for several reasons. Its unique orbit, which takes 272 days to complete, sets it apart from the 175 transiting planets found with orbits longer than 100 days. Additionally, this planet is one of only 40 planets with orbits over 250 days, making it a rare find.
The planet was detected using the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) and is located in the habitable zone of its star, where conditions could potentially allow for liquid water to form on its surface. However, despite being in the habitable zone, planet TOI 4633 c is unlikely to have liquid water due to its large, dense atmosphere, similar to Neptune’s.
One possibility for the presence of surface water could be through the existence of a moon orbiting the planet. The longer a planet’s orbital period, the greater the likelihood of hosting a satellite, leading to speculation about the potential for habitable moons similar to the fictional moon Pandora.
Given the brightness of the TOI 4633 system and its location in the habitable zone, it has great potential as a target for further exploration in search of exomoons. These moons could provide valuable insights into the possibilities of habitable environments beyond our solar system.
