HATS-42 b is a fascinating exoplanet discovered in 2018 using the transit method, where it makes a tiny cameo as it passes in front of its star, HATS-42. This distant world was spotted from the ground thanks to the sharp eyes of the HATSouth network and its trusty Apogee 4K CCD Sensor. While we don’t have its exact distance from Earth, HATS-42 b is part of our ever-expanding cosmic neighborhood, offering a glimpse into the diverse family of planets beyond our solar system. Imagine a far-off planet dancing in front of its star, giving astronomers a clue about its size and orbit — that’s the quirky charm of HATS-42 b in the vast universe!
