Citizen science strikes again! Thanks to the collaborative efforts of enthusiastic skywatchers and professional astronomers, a remarkable exoplanet named TOI-4633 c has been discovered. This Neptune-sized world orbits within the habitable zone of a sun-like star, making it a prime candidate in the ever-growing search for life beyond Earth. Discovery Through Collaboration: The story of TOI-4633 c's discovery is a testament to the power of collaboration. Data collected by NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) was meticulously combed through by citizen scientists participating in the Planet Hunters TESS program. This vigilance led to the identification of a subtle dimming in the light of a distant star, TOI-4633 A, caused by the exoplanet transiting (passing in front of) its host star. Further analysis by astronomers confirmed the existence of TOI-4633 c. A World of Possibility: TOI-4633 c is a gas giant, estimated to be roughly 48 times Earth's mass and 3.2 ti...
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