Meet Qatar-7 b, a sizzling hot giant exoplanet orbiting the star Qatar-7, discovered in 2019 using the transit method by the Qatar Exoplanet Survey. This fiery world is a gas giant that circles very close to its star, making it a scorching hot neighbor with a blistering atmosphere. Imagine a planet so close to its star that it almost bathes in constant starlight, creating extreme temperatures and a wild weather system! Observed with the FLI ProLine 4K CCD Sensor here on Earth, Qatar-7 b offers astronomers a fantastic glimpse into the lives of ultra-hot Jupiters. While a bit of a cosmic furnace, it’s a fascinating example of the diverse worlds that exist beyond our solar system!
