WASP-33 is a star located approximately 380 light-years away in the constellation Phoenix. It is classified as a F-type main-sequence star, which means it is hotter and more massive than our Sun. WASP-33 is known for its rapid rotation and is part of a system that includes at least one confirmed exoplanet. The exoplanet orbiting WASP-33, named WASP-33b, is a gas giant that completes its orbit in just over 1.2 days. This close proximity to its host star results in extreme temperatures and unique atmospheric conditions. The system is of interest to astronomers studying the characteristics of exoplanets and their interactions with their stars.