WASP-78 b is a sizzling hot Jupiter swirling around the star WASP-78, discovered back in 2012 using the clever transit method by the SuperWASP team. This gas giant is a true cosmic furnace, hugging its star so closely that it completes an orbit in just a few days, making it one of those tantalizing exoplanets where a year flashes by in a blink. Detected with the trusty iKon-L CCD Camera from the ground, WASP-78 b’s atmosphere likely boils under intense stellar heat, making it a fantastic target for astronomers curious about extreme planetary weather. While it’s far too hot for any vacation plans, this fiery world offers a fascinating glimpse into the wild diversity of planets beyond our solar system.
