WASP-97 b is a sizzling hot Jupiter orbiting the star WASP-97, discovered in 2014 by the clever folks behind the SuperWASP project using the transit method—it’s like catching the planet photobombing its star’s light! This giant gas world is a close-in companion, basking in its star’s glow much like a beachgoer soaking up the sun, but with way less sand and a lot more heat. Thanks to the trusty iKon-L CCD Camera, astronomers spotted this cosmic heavyweight from the ground, revealing a world that’s both mysterious and magnetic. Although it’s hundreds of light-years away, WASP-97 b sparks curiosity here on Earth, proving the universe is full of fiery surprises just waiting to be discovered.
