WASP-159 b is a sizzling hot Jupiter hailing from the star system WASP-159, discovered in 2018 thanks to the keen eyes of the SuperWASP-South telescope and its trusty iKon-L CCD Camera. This exoplanet is a gas giant that zips across its star’s face like a cosmic moth, making a grand transit show for astronomers on Earth. Although it’s not known by any fancy IAU proper name, WASP-159 b certainly makes up for it with its fiery charm. Orbiting close to its star, this planet experiences intense heat and stellar radiation, making it a world of extremes far removed from our chilly home. It’s a stellar reminder of the blazing diversity planets can hold out in the universe!
