The Strange Attraction of Hot Jupiters Quiz

What was the initial focus of exoplanet research?

• Gas giants like Jupiter

• Earth-like planets

• Stars outside our galaxy

• Moons of other planets

Why is HD189733b referred to as 'the other blue planet'?

• It has oceans like Earth

• Its atmosphere scatters blue light

• It supports alien life

• It is the same size as Earth

What extreme weather condition is speculated to occur on HD189733b?

• Snowstorms

• Sandstorms

• Molten glass rain

• Hurricanes

What did X-ray observations reveal about HD189733b's atmosphere?

• It is composed of water vapor

• It is larger than expected

• It is shrinking

• It is completely stable

What potential phenomenon could occur due to stellar radiation on HD189733b?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Auroras brighter than Earth's Northern Lights

• Formation of new moons

• Creation of a new atmosphere