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WASP-106 b is a gas_giant exoplanet discovered in 2014 using the Transit method.

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WASP-106 b

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Discovery Details

World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2014
Facility: SuperWASP
Instrument: iKon-L CCD Camera
Telescope: Canon 200mm f/1.8L
Orbiting the star WASP-106 is the intriguing exoplanet WASP-106 b, discovered in 2014 through the clever transit method by the SuperWASP project. This gas giant enjoys a close, cozy orbit around its host star, making it a sizzling world of scorching temperatures and rapid circling. While it doesn't boast a fancy proper name yet, WASP-106 b’s discovery added another fascinating chapter to our growing catalog of distant worlds beyond our solar system. Thanks to the sharp eyes of the iKon-L CCD Camera, astronomers spotted its subtle dips in starlight as it passed in front of WASP-106, revealing this planet’s presence. Though far from Earth, WASP-106 b invites us to imagine what those fierce skies might look like up close!