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WASP-139 b

World type: gas_giant
Discovery method: Transit
Discovery year: 2016
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WASP-139 b is a charming exoplanet that orbits the star WASP-139, discovered in 2016 using the clever transit method by the SuperWASP-South team with their trusty iKon-L CCD Camera. This distant world makes a cozy home around its sun-like star, occasionally passing between us and WASP-139, giving astronomers a delightful wink as they spot its silhouette. While precise details about its size and distance remain a mystery, WASP-139 b is part of the exciting family of planets outside our solar system, reminding us just how diverse and fascinating the cosmos really is. It's a wonderful example of how we keep finding new worlds to explore, expanding our galactic neighborhood one discovery at a time!