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space2 years ago•7 min saved

"Cheops Unveils Shiniest Exoplanet: A Mirror-Like Giant in Space"

ESA's Cheops mission has discovered an ultra-hot exoplanet, LTT9779 b, with an albedo of 80%, making it the shiniest exoplanet ever found. The planet's high reflectivity is due to its metallic cloud cover composed of silicate and metals like titanium. LTT9779 b is an ultra-hot Neptune, unique in its size and close orbit to its star, prompting further studies to understand its atmosphere and survivability. The discovery was made through detailed measurements by Cheops, which revealed the planet's high reflectivity and the presence of reflective clouds of metal.

via SciTechDaily|

#cheops-mission #exoplanet #metallic-clouds

astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Scientists Discover Exoplanet with Mirror-Like Metallic Clouds"

Astronomers have discovered an extreme exoplanet, named LTT9779b, located 264 light years away from Earth. This blazingly hot planet, 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 that its clouds are metallic and could even condense into droplets, resulting in titanium rain falling in parts of the atmosphere. This unique planet challenges our understanding of planetary formation and highlights the stunning diversity of exoplanets in the universe.

via KSL.com|

#alien-planet #astronomy #exoplanets

astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

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

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.

via Yahoo News|

#alien-planet #astronomy #exoplanets