WASP-173 A b is a fascinating exoplanet that dances closely around its bright host star, WASP-173 A. Discovered in 2018 using the transit method with the SuperWASP-South facility, this planet revealed itself by subtly dimming its star’s light as it passed in front—like a cosmic game of hide and seek. Orbiting extremely close, WASP-173 A b experiences a scorchingly hot environment, making it a sizzling hot Jupiter type of world. Scientists spotted it using the precise iKon-L CCD Camera, a key player in ground-based astronomy adventures. While it's far from Earth, this hot Jupiter’s fiery orbit and discovery story continue to spark curiosity about the diverse and dynamic planetary systems out in our galaxy.
