Scientists have identified a potential new type of planet that has a sulphurous atmosphere and magma oceans evocative of earthly visions of hell.
The world known as “L 98-59 d” appears to differ sharply from the rocky and watery realms found on other so-called exoplanets that orbit stars beyond the solar system, researchers said.
The findings expand scientists’ picture of the diversity of far-flung celestial bodies, although L 98-59 d’s environment would seem to make it an unpromising target in the search for extraterrestrial life similar to Earth’s.
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