Planet with a magma ocean and toxic atmosphere exhibits a unique landscape
Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet, L 98-59 d, characterized by a unique landscape featuring a magma ocean and a toxic atmosphere rich in sulfur.
They find a 'sulfur world' with oceans of magma: it does not fit into any known category
Scientists have discovered a new class of exoplanet characterized by high sulfur content and a magma ocean, named 'L 98-59 d', located about 35 light years from Earth.
Scientists discover possible new type of planet with magma and sulfur ocean
Researchers have potentially identified a new class of exoplanet, L 98-59 d, located about 35 light-years from Earth, characterized by an internal ocean of magma and a sulfur-rich atmosphere.