WASP-189 b is an ultra-hot Jupiter that enjoys an intense life orbiting its bright host star WASP-189, discovered in 2020 using the transit method thanks to the keen eyes of the CHaracterising ExOPlanets Satellite (CHEOPS). This sizzling giant planet is practically a cosmic inferno, heated to blazing temperatures by its star, hotter than many stars themselves! It races around WASP-189 in a tight, swift orbit, making it a whopping cosmic speedster. The planet’s extreme heat makes it a fantastic target for studying exotic atmospheres and stellar interactions. While it’s far beyond our reach, WASP-189 b gives astronomers a sizzling glimpse into the wild extremes planets can face out in the galaxy!
