9. A Closer Look at Hot Jupiters
WASP-43b belongs to the fascinating category of hot Jupiters—massive gas giants that orbit unnervingly close to their stars. Webb’s groundbreaking observations offer a blueprint for probing the atmospheres and dynamics of these extreme planets. By refining our methods with WASP-43b, astronomers can now expand the search for other exotic exoplanets with similar traits. Learn more about hot Jupiters in this Scientific American feature.