19) Wasp-76b Flashcards
1
Q
What is it ?
A
It is an exoplanet
2
Q
How is it significant ?
A
It is 2 times the size of Jupiter !!
3
Q
Who discovered it ?
A
UK astronomers with telescope Wasp
4
Q
What is the recent discovery regarding this ?
A
Iron rain on this exoplanet !!!
5
Q
Is it tidally locked ?
A
YESS - Tidally locked means taking same time to revolve and rotate (ex Moon taking 28 days to revolve around earth and also 28 days to rotate around its axis)
