Say hello to CoRoT-17 b, a sizzling hot world orbiting its star CoRoT-17, far beyond our solar system! Discovered in 2011 by the keen eyes of the CoRoT space telescope using the clever transit method, this exoplanet is a gas giant that loves to stay close to its star, making it a toasty neighbor with a tightly-knit orbit. Thanks to the dedicated CoRoT CCD Array, astronomers spotted its subtle wink as it crossed in front of its star, revealing this fascinating alien world. While it doesn’t have a fancy proper name yet, CoRoT-17 b shows how exciting and mysterious planets out in the cosmos can be—definitely a place you wouldn’t visit without a super-powered spacesuit!
