Meet Surt, officially known as HAT-P-29 b, a sizzling hot Jupiter-sized exoplanet orbiting the star HAT-P-29. Discovered in 2011 by the clever folks behind the HATNet project using a transit method with a trusty 2K CCD sensor, Surt is a close-in giant that would make any gas giant envy its tight orbit. Imagine a world where days are scorchingly short and nights never cool off—perfect for fans of extreme weather! While it’s far away from Earth, many light-years across the vast cosmic ocean, Surt’s discovery reminds us how much excitement there is beyond our solar system, with planets that challenge our ideas of what a planet can be. A fiery gem from the ground-based HATNet skies!
