WASP-188 b is a sizzling hot gas giant that orbits its star, WASP-188, with a close and cozy embrace. Discovered in 2025 using the transit method by the SuperWASP project and its trusty e2v CCD camera, this planet gleams as it periodically slips in front of its star, giving astronomers a peek into its fiery atmosphere. Though we don’t have a catchy nickname for it yet, WASP-188 b certainly stands out as a typical “hot Jupiter,” a world where temperatures soar and jovial storms might rage. It's a fascinating find that adds to our cosmic collection of extraordinary exoplanets, reminding us just how diverse and surprising planetary systems beyond our own can be.
