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Qatar-6 b

World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2017
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Qatar-6 b is a sizzling hot exoplanet orbiting the star Qatar-6, discovered back in 2017 using the transit method right here on Earth at the Qatar observatory. This cosmic world comes with a flair, revealed through the keen eyes of the FLI ProLine 4K CCD Sensor, capturing its fleeting shadow as it passes in front of its star. Imagine a planet so close to its sun that it likely experiences scorching days and fiery nights, making it a tantalizing target for astronomers curious about extreme worlds. Although it doesn’t have a fancy proper name yet, Qatar-6 b has already carved out its hot spot in the vast universe, inviting stargazers to dream about distant landscapes far beyond our own solar system.