This is a list of the hottest exoplanets so far discovered, specifically those with temperatures greater than 2500 K (2230 °C; 4040 °F) for exoplanets irradiated by a nearby star and greater than 2000 K (1730 °C; 3140 °F) for self-luminous exoplanets. For comparison, the hottest planet in the Solar System is Venus, with a temperature of 737 K (464 °C; 867 °F).
List of hottest exoplanets irradiated by a nearby star
This planet is so close to its parent star that its tidal forces are distorting it into an egg shape. First planet observed being consumed by its host star;[13] it will be destroyed in 3.16 ± 0.10 Ma due to tidal interactions.[14][15]
A glory effect in the atmosphere of WASP-76b might be responsible for the observed increase in brightness of its eastern terminator zone which if confirmed, it would become the first exoplanet to have its glory-like phenomenon to be discovered.[23][24]
Represents multiple milestones in exoplanetary discovery, such as the first exoplanet known observed to transit its host star, the first exoplanet with a precisely measured radius, one of first two exoplanets (other being HD 189733 Ab) to be observed spectroscopically[41][42] and the first to have an atmosphere detected, containing evaporating hydrogen, and oxygen and carbon. First extrasolar gas giant to have its superstorm measured.[43] Also first (indirect) detection of a magnetic field on an exoplanet.[44] Nicknamed "Osiris".
First exoplanet to have its rotation rate measured[58] and fastest-spinning planet discovered at the equator speed of 19.9±1.0km/s (12.37±0.62mi/s) or 71,640±3,600km/h (44,520±2,240mph).[59]
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Unconfirmed candidates
These planet candidates have not been confirmed.
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