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WASP-10 b is a gas_giant exoplanet discovered in 2008
using the Transit method at SuperWASP. The Canon 200mm f/1.8L
was employed with the instruments of the iKon-L CCD Camera.
WASP-10 b
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Discovery Details
World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2008
Facility: SuperWASP
Instrument: iKon-L CCD Camera
Telescope: Canon 200mm f/1.8L
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WASP-10 b is a hot, heavy-hitting exoplanet that orbits the star WASP-10, discovered in 2008 thanks to the SuperWASP project's skillful transit observations. This gas giant is a real heavyweight champion, packing a thick atmosphere and sizzling in close proximity to its star, making it a quintessential "hot Jupiter." Even though it’s far away in the vast cosmic neighborhood, this planet’s discovery from ground-based telescopes using the nifty iKon-L CCD Camera shows how planet hunting can be done right here on Earth. WASP-10 b serves up a wild ride for astronomers, with its tight orbit producing dramatic dips in starlight—perfect for those who love a stellar shadow show. It's a world that embodies the excitement of exploring distant planetary systems!