Qatar-3 b is a sizzling hot exoplanet orbiting the star Qatar-3, discovered back in 2017 using the transit method, which means it was spotted as it elegantly crossed in front of its star, causing a tiny dip in brightness. This distant world was uncovered with the help of the ground-based Qatar facility’s FLI ProLine 4K CCD Sensor, showcasing the power of Earth’s telescopes to catch far-off planets. Qatar-3 b is a gas giant, likely a sweltering, tightly orbiting world that huddles close to its star, making it a cosmic hot potato. While we don't know exactly how far it is from Earth, its discovery adds another exciting member to the ever-growing family of exoplanets beyond our solar system!
