WASP-1b is an extrasolar planet orbiting the star WASP-1 located 1,300 light-years away in the constellation Andromeda. Orbit and mass The planet's mass and radius indicate that it is a gas giant with a similar bulk composition to Jupiter. Unlike Jupiter, but similar to many other planets detected around other stars, WASP-1b is located very close to its star, and belongs to the class of planets known as hot Jupiters. WASP-1 b was discovered via the transit method by SuperWASP, for which the star and planet are named. Follow-up radial velocity measurements confirmed the presence of an unseen companion, and allowed for the mass of WASP-1 b to be determined. In 2018, it was discovered by observation of Rossiter-McLaughlin effect what the orbit of WASP-1b is strongly misaligned with rotational axis of the star by 79.0 degrees, making it a nearly "polar" orbit. See also HD 209458 b WASP-2b References Further reading External links BBC News article WASP Planets Exoplanets discovered by WASP Exoplanets discovered in 2006 Giant planets Hot Jupiters Transiting exoplanets Andromeda (constellation)