55 Cancri E - Super Earth Planet

The video introduces 55 Cancri e, an exoplanet known as the 'diamond planet' due to its carbon-rich composition. Discovered in 2004 by astronomer Barbara MacArthur using radial velocity, it orbits a G-type star 40 light-years from Earth. The planet has a mass 8.08 times that of Earth and completes an orbit in 0.7 days. It belongs to the Cancer constellation. In 2016, NASA's Hubble detected hydrogen and helium in its atmosphere. The planet is tidally locked, with a dayside temperature of 4200°F. Future exploration of its host star's system is anticipated.

What nickname was given to 55 Cancri e due to its composition?

• The Ruby Planet

• The Golden Planet

• The Diamond Planet

• The Sapphire Planet

Who discovered the exoplanet 55 Cancri e?

• Barbara MacArthur

• Carl Sagan

• Jane Goodall

• Neil deGrasse Tyson

What is the orbital period of 55 Cancri e?

• 2.3 days

• 0.7 days

• 3.1 days

• 1.5 days

Which gases were detected on 55 Cancri e by NASA's Hubble telescope?

• Argon and Neon

• Carbon Dioxide and Methane

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Oxygen and Nitrogen

What is the average dayside temperature of 55 Cancri e in Fahrenheit?

• 3200 degrees

• 4200 degrees

• 5200 degrees

• 6200 degrees