HAT-P-45 b is a sizzling hot gas giant that orbits the star HAT-P-45, discovered back in 2014 using the transit method—a cosmic game of shadow tag—by spotting the planet's wink as it passed in front of its star. This fiery world was uncovered thanks to the sharp eyes of the HATNet project and its trusty 2K CCD sensor, working from the ground. Picture a planet so close to its star that it’s locked in a tight, speedy orbit, bathing in intense stellar heat, making it a true hot Jupiter. Although it’s far from Earth, HAT-P-45 b sparks curiosity with its glowing, cloud-shrouded atmosphere and blistering temperatures, inviting us to imagine the extremes found in distant solar neighborhoods.
