Astronomers Study Strange 'Super-Earth' Full Of Lava Pools
- 8 years ago
If you think living on Earth can be challenging, try spending a day on 55 Cancri e. The "super earth," is located about 40 light years from here, and at least half of it is likely covered in blazing hot lava.
If you think living on Earth can be challenging, try spending a day on 55 Cancri e.
The "super earth," is located about 40 light years from here, and at least half of it is likely covered in blazing hot lava.
Temperatures can hover upwards of 4,400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Part of the heat problem is due to the exoplanet’s incredibly close proximity to its sun.
The issue is particularly pronounced on one side of the celestial body as astronomers believe it is tidally locked to the star, much like our moon is to Earth.
If you think living on Earth can be challenging, try spending a day on 55 Cancri e.
The "super earth," is located about 40 light years from here, and at least half of it is likely covered in blazing hot lava.
Temperatures can hover upwards of 4,400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Part of the heat problem is due to the exoplanet’s incredibly close proximity to its sun.
The issue is particularly pronounced on one side of the celestial body as astronomers believe it is tidally locked to the star, much like our moon is to Earth.