Exoplanet WASP-43b Orbits its Parent Star (IMAGE) ESA/Hubble Information Centre Caption In this artist's illustration the Jupiter-sized planet WASP-43b orbits its parent star in one of the closest orbits ever measured for an exoplanet of its size -- with a year lasting just 19 hours. Credit NASA, ESA, Z. Levay (STScI) Usage Restrictions None License Licensed 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.