August 16, 2023
An extremely hot exoplanet surrounded by highly reflective metallic clouds has been discovered by researchers in the Milky Way galaxy approximately 264 light years from Earth. Called LTT9779b, this exoplanet reflects 80% of the light shone on it by its host star. The exoplanet is approximately the size of Neptune and its metallic clouds are composed of titanium and silicates. The planet resembles an enormous mirror and is the most reflective known object of the universe presently. It is located close to its host star and orbits it every 19 hours.
Did You Know?
Venus reflects 75% of the sun’s light and is the most reflective object in our solar system.
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