KELT-18 b is a sizzling hot Jupiter that orbits its star KELT-18 in a tight, speedy dance discovered back in 2017 through the clever transit method. This planet is a true cosmic hotrod, boasting an atmosphere so blistering it's likely to be glowing with intense heat. Spotted by the KELT-North survey using the trusty Apogee 4K CCD Sensor, KELT-18 b basks in the close proximity to its star, making it a world where temperatures soar and scorching stellar breezes constantly buffet its atmosphere. While it’s a bit too toasty for life as we know it, this gas giant offers a thrilling glimpse into the extremes of exoplanetary weather and the wild diversity of worlds beyond our solar system.
