Meet NGTS-5 b, a fiery hot Jupiter discovered in 2019 orbiting the star NGTS-5. This sizzling giant was spotted using the clever Next-Generation Transit Survey’s ultra-sensitive CCD array that watches its star dim ever so slightly when the planet passes in front. NGTS-5 b is a classic example of a gas giant that’s much too close to its star for comfort, making it a scorchingly warm world with a swift, tight orbit. Imagine a world where days are measured in hours, and the skies shimmer with intense heat. This discovery from the ground-based NGTS reminds us just how many exotic, fiery planets lurk around distant stars, waiting for intrepid explorers to learn their stories.
