For a period, astronomers referred to 55 Cancri e as a "super-Earth." A super-Earth is a planet that is far larger than our own—in this example, twice the size. 55 Cancri e is so near to its star that it orbits it in just 18 days, despite being 40 million light-years away in the Cancer constellation. One of its most astounding attributes, because to its proximity to its star, is its temperature, which registers a stunning 4,900 degrees Fahrenheit (2,700 degrees Celcius). That heat, along with the density of 55 Cancri e, led scientists to hypothesise that the planet's core was composed of carbon in the form of diamonds and graphite.
Related Facts
Bangkok still has some strange old laws
Frida Kahlo's The Two Fridas
The eureka diamond was discovered by a fifteen-year-old
Snakes use their tongues to smell.
USBs are Lightweight and useful
The earliest lipstick was made using crushed diamonds and lead.
Is A Flounder A Hogchoker?
76% of workplaces do not provide any type of help for menopausal symptoms.
Did you Know? Indian Ocean receives 6000km of River Run
"Sleeping on your front can aid digestion"
Temperature is no concern for beagles
It’s home to the world's happiest animal!
A kidney is the real fruit of the cashew tree
It was believed that the three "Bells" belonged to the same person.
Bangkok is the Massage paradise of the World
Did you Know? There might be gold in Virginia.
Don't ever be too harsh with Dogs
In Greek mythology, Hades was not such a monster.
Money can purchase happiness, but only to a degree.
What Are the Chia Seeds' Nutritional Values?
Why flamingos balance on one foot is a mystery.
She Was One of the Three Gorgons
A fascinating 'crater' lake can be found here.
Did you Know? The first version of a vision aid, known as a "Reading Stone"
A "SACKBUT" WAS THE NAME GIVEN TO THE TROMBONE DURING THE RENAISSANCE.