WASP-105 b is a fascinating hot Jupiter orbiting the star WASP-105, discovered back in 2017 through the clever transit method using the SuperWASP-South facility. This giant exoplanet is a gas giant that orbits its star very closely, making it a sizzling world where scorching temperatures reign supreme. Imagine a planet so close to its sun that its atmosphere might be puffed up and glowing in the heat! While we don’t know exactly how far it is from Earth, WASP-105 b offers a thrilling glimpse into the extremes of planetary systems beyond our own. Thanks to the sharp-eyed iKon-L CCD Camera, astronomers caught this world passing in front of its star, unveiling its secret orbit and gaseous nature. It’s a hot, distant world that’s a shining example of the wonders lurking in the cosmos.
