Meet WASP-90 b, a sizzling gas giant orbiting the star WASP-90, discovered in 2016 by the SuperWASP team using the transit method. This planet is a true hot Jupiter, boasting a tight orbit that makes it scorchingly close to its stellar parent, much like a cosmic toaster oven. WASP-90 b was spotted from Earth with the help of the iKon-L CCD Camera, showcasing how clever ground-based technology can catch these distant worlds as they dance across their stars, dimming their light just a bit. Though it doesn’t have a fancy proper name yet, WASP-90 b’s discovery adds to our growing family of exotic exoplanets, each one a fascinating chapter in the story of the universe’s planetary diversity. It’s a reminder that even faraway worlds can turn up the heat and pique our curiosity!
