Figure 1 (IMAGE) New York University Caption The ultra-hot giant exoplanet WASP-76 b, studied here, is an extremely hot world orbiting very close to its giant star. Credit NOIRLab Usage Restrictions N/A License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.