WASP-140 b is a sizzling hot Jupiter-sized exoplanet orbiting the star WASP-140, discovered back in 2016 thanks to the clever transit method. This gas giant is a true cosmic show-off, announcing itself as it passes in front of its star, causing a slight dip in brightness that caught the eye of astronomers using the SuperWASP-South facility and the trusty iKon-L CCD Camera. Imagine a world where giant gas clouds swirl with scorching heat, locked tight in a rapid, close dance around its star. While it’s too hot for any cozy visits, WASP-140 b brings a splash of thrilling planetary drama to our ever-growing gallery of alien worlds out there in the vast universe.
