WASP-28 b is a sizzling hot Jupiter orbiting the star WASP-28, discovered back in 2014 using the trusty SuperWASP ground-based telescope and its sharp iKon-L CCD Camera. This planet is a gas giant that loves to bask in the intense glow of its star, completing its tight, speedy orbit in just a few days. While it’s too close to its star to be a cozy, Earth-like paradise, its extreme heat and blazing atmosphere make it a fascinating world for astronomers studying the wild side of planetary systems. Though it’s far from our home planet, WASP-28 b reminds us just how diverse—and sometimes downright fiery—planets beyond our solar system can be!
