NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope reveals an exoplanet so close to the sun that gases of heavy metals are escaping from the surface instead of condensing and getting hard. The exoplanet is WASP-121b and it revolves around a sun brighter and hotter than our sun. The exoplanet falls under the category of hot Jupiter owing to its sheer size. What is so Unique about WASP-121b? What amazes the researchers is the
For the first time in history, astronomers have identified a 1.3 km radius object. This object is located at the edge of our solar system. Astronomers predict that the kilometer sized body has existed for almost above 70 years. The discovery of this object is an important step for understanding the planet formation process. Furthermore, astronomers have considered this object as a missing-link between initial coalescences of dust and ice
Every great dream begins with a dreamer and dreamers believe in keeping their foot on the ground and eyes on the stars. Stars have been a childhood fantasy and each has associated their life with the moon and stars. However, the study of stars and constellations reveal that stars are not just our friends for the night but luminous ball of helium and hydrogen containing gas that is contained together
