New space telescope shows alien planet’s bizarre behavior

WASP 189 B is an exoplanet discovered in 2018, located over 3,000 trillion kilometers from Earth. It is a gas giant, significantly larger than Earth and Jupiter, and orbits its star in just 2.7 Earth days. The star is much larger and hotter than our Sun, appearing blue due to its high temperature. WASP 189 B orbits very close to this star, resulting in extreme surface temperatures where even iron becomes gaseous. This exoplanet is classified as an ultra-hot Jupiter. Unlike planets in our solar system, WASP 189 B has a highly tilted orbit, likely influenced by gravitational forces from other celestial bodies.

What is the primary characteristic of WASP 189-B that distinguishes it from Earth?

• It is a rocky planet.

• It has a longer orbit than Earth.

• It is a gas giant.

• It is smaller than Earth.

How does the star that WASP 189-B orbits compare to our Sun?

• It is smaller and hotter.

• It is smaller and cooler.

• It is larger and hotter.

• It is larger and cooler.

Why does the star appear blue?

• Because it is moving away from Earth.

• Due to its high temperature.

• Due to its small size.

• Because it is made of water.

What is the surface temperature of WASP 189-B?

• 3200 degrees Celsius

• 1000 degrees Celsius

• 2000 degrees Celsius

• 5000 degrees Celsius

What is unusual about the orbit of WASP 189-B?

• It orbits around the star's equator.

• It has a circular orbit.

• It orbits in the opposite direction of the star's rotation.

• It passes close to the star's poles.