Meet HAT-P-28 b, a charming hot Jupiter orbiting the star HAT-P-28, discovered back in 2011 by the clever transit method. This giant world was spotted using a ground-based network of telescopes called HATNet, equipped with a nifty 2K CCD sensor that helped catch its subtle wink as it passed in front of its star. HAT-P-28 b is a gas giant that sizzles close to its host star, making it a sizzling, bloated planet with a bit of a hospitality problem—it’s too hot and too close for comfort! This exoplanet gives us a glimpse into the diverse family of hot Jupiters, showcasing how wildly different planets can be out there in the galaxy.
