Know More About The Universe
Exoplanets are the greatest way to learn about the universe. They tell us a lot about the surroundings of the universe and their parent stars. Without the discovery of 51 Pegasi b, it would not have been possible to know the existence of exoplanets, and these neighboring planets would have been mysteries to us. Some notable Exoplanets are:
1. 51 Pegasi b: The very first exoplanet was discovered in 1995. It was found orbiting around a sun-like star. Similar to the mass of Jupiter, it revolves around its parent sun five times closer than Mercury.
2. HD 209458 b: Technically, it was the first exoplanet that was discovered in 1992, but there was no specific evidence of its existence. Later, with the help of proper technology in the subsequent years, it was confirmed as an existing planet. Another notable thing about this planet is that it has a different atmosphere and temperature profile.
3. 55 Cancri e: This planet is also deemed as the Super-Earth that orbits its parent star. It is bright enough to spot with the naked eye. A year on this planet only lasts up to 17 hours and 41 minutes. The planet is speculated to have a diamond core and is super rich in carbon.
4. HD 80606 b: Holding the record of the most eccentric exoplanet, this planet was discovered in 2001. The orbit of this planet is quite similar to Halley’s Comet around the sun, which makes it quite a peculiar planet.
5. WASP – 33 b: Discovered in 2011, this planet has a sunscreen-type layer of the stratosphere that instantly absorbs the ultraviolet rays from its parent star. It orbits the star in a backward direction and causes slight vibrations in the star as well.