HATS-66 b is a sizzling hot Jupiter-sized exoplanet orbiting the star HATS-66, discovered back in 2018 by the dedicated HATSouth survey using a clever transit method. This planetary heavyweight was spotted as it gracefully danced in front of its host star, causing a tiny, telltale dip in starlight that astronomers captured with the Apogee 4K CCD Sensor. Located far beyond our solar system, HATS-66 b boasts scorching temperatures thanks to its close orbit, making it quite the cosmic hot spot. While it might not be the perfect tourist destination for a leisurely stroll, it’s a fascinating world that helps us understand the variety and extremes of planets in our universe, all found from the ground through careful, patient observation.
