HATS-38 b is a sizzling hot exoplanet orbiting the star HATS-38, discovered in 2020 using the clever transit method. This fiery world was spotted by the HATSouth network, which uses ground-based telescopes equipped with the Apogee 4K CCD Sensor to catch the tiny dips in starlight as planets pass in front of their suns. Although HATS-38 b doesn’t have an official nickname yet, it’s a fascinating example of how astronomers on Earth keep finding new and exciting planets beyond our solar system. Perfect for those who dream of cosmic adventures, HATS-38 b reminds us how diverse and surprising distant worlds can be—each transit a little wink from the universe inviting us to explore further.
