Scientists Discover New 'Liquid Planet' L 98-59 d: Molten, Mushy, and Smells Like Rotten Eggs
MMoneycontrol•17-03-2026, 12:47
Scientists Discover New 'Liquid Planet' L 98-59 d: Molten, Mushy, and Smells Like Rotten Eggs
- •Scientists have identified a new class of exoplanets, permanently molten and mushy, expanding planetary classifications.
- •L 98-59 d, located 35 light-years away, is the prime example, observed using the James Webb Space Telescope.
- •The planet's surface reaches nearly 1,900 degrees Celsius, with a thick, fluid-like mantle and molten core.
- •Extreme heat is maintained by a strong greenhouse effect and intense tidal forces from nearby planets.
- •Its atmosphere contains hydrogen sulfide, giving it a rotten egg smell and making it hostile to life.
