‘Iron rain’ found on exoplanet

‘Iron rain’ found on exoplanet

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11th Grade - University

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The video discusses exoplanet Wasp 76 B, located 640 light years from Earth in the Gemini constellation. It experiences extreme heat on one side due to its close orbit to a star, while the other side remains cooler. The heat is sufficient to break down molecules into atoms, which can recombine on the cooler side. Unlike Earth, Wasp 76 B is tidally locked, meaning one side always faces the star, leading to unique weather conditions, including iron rain.

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What does it mean for Wasp 76 B to be tidally locked to its star?

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What are the extreme weather conditions believed to occur on Wasp 76 B?

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