NASA and astronomers have just announced the discovery of a special exoplanet called WASP-79b, located about 800 light years from Earth. Far from the blue Earth, this planet possesses a bright yellow sky and a rare phenomenon of iron rain, opening up many new questions about the diversity of atmospheres in the universe.
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| WASP-79b |
Golden sky: Due to the composition of gases and particles in the atmosphere creating a special reflection effect, the light in the sky on WASP-79b is not blue but turns to a unique yellow color.
Iron rain: The atmosphere expands and the extremely high temperature causes iron to evaporate, then condenses into metal droplets that fall like an iron rain.
Extreme temperature: Average about 1,650°C, too hot for liquid water or life as we know it.
Huge size: Twice as large as Jupiter and orbiting its host star in just 3.7 Earth days.
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| NASA discovers golden planet with iron rain in the middle of the universe |
Significance of the discovery
According to scientists, the structure and atmospheric physics of WASP-79b do not fit any existing theoretical models, forcing astronomers to reconsider their understanding of hot gas giants. In addition, its extreme environment is also a “natural laboratory” for studying the formation and evolution of planets close to their host stars.
Summary information
Attribute Value Planet name WASP-79b Distance~800 light years Mass~2 × Jupiter Orbital period 3.7 days Average temperature~1,650°C Sky color Yellow Special phenomenon Iron rain
Conclusion:
WASP-79b is a living testament to the strangeness and diversity of worlds outside the Solar System. The magical yellow color of the sky combined with the iron rain makes this planet one of NASA's most impressive discoveries in recent times, promising to open up many breakthrough studies about the universe.
