WASP-182 b is a lively hot Jupiter orbiting the star WASP-182, discovered in 2019 by the dedicated team using the WASP-South telescope in a clever transit method. This giant planet is a true cosmic balloon, puffed up and glowing warmly as it skims close to its star, baking on one side like a celestial oven. Though a bit of a mystery with no official nickname yet, WASP-182 b brings excitement as an example of a gas giant that’s both massive and impressively inflated, making it a standout among distant worlds. Discovered from Earth with the precise iKon-L CCD camera, it’s a shining testament to the power of ground-based astronomy in unveiling the diverse wonders lurking beyond our solar system.
