WASP-166 b is a fascinating exoplanet orbiting the star WASP-166, discovered in 2019 thanks to the keen eyes of the WASP-South team using their trusty iKon-L CCD Camera. This world is a classic example of a "hot Neptune," a type of planet that’s larger than Earth but swelters close to its star, making it a toasty and intriguing place for astronomers to study. Detected through the transit method, where the planet neatly tucks itself in front of its star from our viewpoint, WASP-166 b has helped scientists better understand these warm, Neptune-sized neighbors beyond our solar system. Although it doesn’t have a fancy proper name yet, WASP-166 b shines brightly in the galaxy of exoplanet discoveries as a youthful find from a ground observation that keeps our curiosity burning strong.
