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WASP-138 b is a gas_giant exoplanet discovered in 2016 using the Transit method.

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WASP-138 b

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Discovery Details

World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
Facility: SuperWASP
Instrument: iKon-L CCD Camera
Telescope: Canon 200mm f/1.8L
WASP-138 b is a fascinating exoplanet discovered back in 2016 by the SuperWASP team using the trusty transit method, where the planet’s journey across its star creates a mini cosmic shadow show. Orbiting the star WASP-138, this intriguing world was spotted with the help of the iKon-L CCD Camera, bringing it into the spotlight from Earth's ground-based observatories. While it doesn’t have a charming nickname yet, WASP-138 b’s discovery adds another piece to the cosmic puzzle of distant worlds. Though it’s far enough from us to remain a twinkle in the night sky rather than a neighbor, this planet reminds us how lively and diverse the universe truly is, inviting us to imagine what alien skies might look like!