WASP-181 b is a sizzling hot exoplanet orbiting its bright star, WASP-181, discovered back in 2019 by the dedicated SuperWASP team using the trusty transit method. Picture a world where days are fiery and skies glow with the light of a blazing sun, as this planet snuggles extremely close to its star. Its discovery involved the sharp eyes of the iKon-L CCD Camera, capturing those telltale dips in starlight that reveal a planet crossing in front. While it’s far from a cozy vacation spot, WASP-181 b’s extreme conditions offer astronomers a fascinating glimpse into the wild diversity of planets in our galaxy. It’s a remarkable reminder of how much there is to explore beyond our own solar system!
