WASP-164 b is a sizzling hot exoplanet discovered back in 2018, orbiting the star WASP-164. Detected using the trusty transit method with the SuperWASP-South observatory, this world reveals itself as a glowing hotspot swinging close to its star. Equipped with the iKon-L CCD Camera, astronomers caught this celestial dance from the ground, highlighting how even from Earth’s backyard we can peek into distant planetary systems. While it’s too close to its star for any beach vacations, WASP-164 b offers a fantastic example of a “hot Jupiter” — a gas giant roasting in its star’s warmth and zipping around really fast. Though its exact distance from Earth isn’t front-page news, its discovery adds another sparkling piece to our cosmic puzzle!
