
‘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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