WASP-88 b is a sizzling hot giant planet orbiting the star WASP-88, discovered in 2014 using the transit method by the SuperWASP project. This distant world is a true gas giant, puffed up and glowing warmly as it races close to its star, making it a real cosmic toasty treat! Although no flashy proper name graces it yet, WASP-88 b’s discovery highlights the power of ground-based telescopes equipped with clever cameras like the iKon-L CCD, capturing tiny dips in starlight as the planet plays peek-a-boo. While it's many light-years away and not a vacation spot (yet!), this planet’s extreme conditions offer a fascinating peek into the diversity of worlds beyond our solar system.
