KELT-17 b is a sizzling hot Jupiter orbiting the bright star KELT-17, discovered in 2016 by clever astronomers using the transit method. This gas giant is a true showstopper, flaunting its close-in orbit that means it completes a whirlwind lap around its star in just a few days, bathing in intense stellar radiation. KELT-17 b is part of the fascinating KELT family of planets found by ground-based telescopes equipped with multiple instruments, making it a shining example of modern exoplanet hunting. While it’s way too hot for a vacation, this planet offers a thrilling glimpse into the extremes of planetary physics, where intense heat and fierce stellar winds create a truly alien world.
