KELT-12 b is a sizzling hot Jupiter orbiting the star KELT-12, discovered in 2017 by the clever eyes of ground-based telescopes using the transit method. This giant gas planet is a true superstar in the KELT-North survey, spotted thanks to the high-tech Apogee 4K CCD Sensor. Imagine a world so close to its star that it basks in an intense stellar glow, making it incredibly hot and puffed up like a cosmic balloon. While KELT-12 b doesn’t have a fancy proper name yet, it’s a fascinating target for astronomers who love to study how giant planets behave under extreme heat. If you’re into planetary fireworks and extreme space weather, KELT-12 b is a must-know exoplanet in our galaxy!
