"Reflective Exoplanet: Unveiling the Mystery of a Mirror-Like Alien World"

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Astronomers have discovered an extreme planet, named LTT9779b, located 264 light years away from Earth. This blazingly hot world, slightly larger than Neptune, orbits its sun-like star every 19 hours and is enveloped in metallic clouds made of titanium and silicates, reflecting about 80% of incoming light. With a surface temperature of 3,270 degrees Fahrenheit, it is a wonder that the planet has any atmosphere. The researchers believe its clouds are metallic and could even condense into droplets, resulting in titanium rain. This unique planet challenges existing theories and expands our understanding of exoplanets.
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