HATS-55 b is a fascinating hot Jupiter orbiting the star HATS-55, discovered in 2019 using the transit method by the HATSouth network of ground-based telescopes. This sizzling giant is the kind of planet that loves to hug its star closely, making it a real speedster in its orbit. Thanks to the sharp eyes of the Apogee 4K CCD Sensor, scientists managed to catch it as it passed in front of its star, dimming the starlight just enough to reveal its presence. Though we don’t have a clever nickname for this world yet, HATS-55 b offers a thrilling glimpse into the wild diversity of exoplanets out there, reminding us that the universe is full of extraordinary neighbors just waiting to be explored!
