Meet NGTS-23 b, a fiery world discovered in 2022 orbiting the star NGTS-23. This exoplanet was spotted using the clever transit method by the Next-Generation Transit Survey, a ground-based observatory with a knack for catching tiny dips in starlight as planets pass by. NGTS-23 b is a close-in planet, likely sizzling from its proximity to its star, making it an exciting example of a hot exoplanet for astronomers to study. While it doesn’t yet have a fancy proper name, it’s carving out its own little corner of the cosmos thanks to the watchful NGTS CCD array. Though we can’t hop on a spaceship there just yet, NGTS-23 b reminds us how vibrant and varied planetary systems can be beyond our solar system!
