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TrES-3 b

World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2007
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Meet Umbäässa, officially known as TrES-3 b, a fiery giant planet orbiting the star TrES-3. Discovered back in 2007 using the transit method by the TrES team with their trusty 2K CCD Sensor on solid ground, Umbäässa is a dazzling example of a "hot Jupiter." It whips around its star incredibly fast, making a year shorter than a week on Earth! This close orbit cooks its atmosphere to sizzling temperatures, turning Umbäässa into a celestial oven. Despite its blistering heat and tight orbit, it remains a captivating world for astronomers studying extreme planetary environments. So, imagine a world where days flash by in a heartbeat and the skies glow with starry radiance – that's Umbäässa for you!