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KELT-19 A b

World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2017
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KELT-19 A b is a fascinating hot Jupiter zipping around its star, KELT-19 A, discovered in 2017 using the transit method from good old Earth-based telescopes. This giant planet is a real scorcher, orbiting very close to its star, making it a sizzling world where you wouldn’t want to pack your bags for a vacation. Despite being a gas giant like Jupiter, its close proximity to KELT-19 A causes it to puff up and glow with intense heat. Found by the KELT survey, KELT-19 A b is a shining example of how ground-based instruments can uncover exotic worlds far beyond our solar system. It’s a hot, rapidly orbiting planet that’s stirring up excitement among astronomers and space enthusiasts alike!