Nasa discovered new planet
Exciting news!
Yes, NASA has indeed discovered a new planet! On February 18, 2021, NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) announced the discovery of a new exoplanet, which is a planet that orbits a star outside of our solar system.
The new planet, named TOI-1338 b, is a hot Jupiter-type exoplanet that orbits a star located about 1,000 light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Centaurus. It's a gas giant, meaning it's a massive planet composed mostly of hydrogen and helium gases.
Here are some key facts about TOI-1338 b:
- Size: TOI-1338 b is about 1.1 times larger than Jupiter, making it a significant planet in terms of size.
- Temperature: The planet's surface temperature is estimated to be around 3,800°F (2,100°C), which is much hotter than the surface of Jupiter.
- Orbit: TOI-1338 b orbits its star every 9.5 days, which is relatively close to its star compared to other exoplanets.
- Star: The star TOI-1338 is a G-type main-sequence star, similar to the Sun, but slightly smaller and cooler.
This discovery is significant because it helps scientists better understand the formation and evolution of planetary systems beyond our own. The discovery of exoplanets like TOI-1338 b also raises questions about the potential for life beyond Earth.
NASA's TESS mission is designed to search for exoplanets by monitoring the brightness of nearby stars for signs of planetary transits. The mission has already discovered thousands of exoplanets, and this new discovery is just one of many exciting findings from the mission.
Stay tuned for more updates on exoplanet discoveries and the search for life beyond Earth!