WASP-1 b is a sizzling hot Jupiter-sized exoplanet orbiting the star WASP-1 with a speedy dance that causes it to transit in front of its star, making it a favorite for planet hunters! Discovered back in 2007 using the SuperWASP project’s trusty iKon-L CCD Camera, this fiery world is too close to its star to be anything but a scorcher, likely boasting searing temperatures and roaring winds. Found from good old Earth using ground-based telescopes, WASP-1 b offers a glimpse into the wild and wonderful lives of gas giants outside our solar system. While it doesn’t have a fancy IAU name yet, it still shines bright in the catalog of fascinating exoplanets discovered through clever transit observations.
