HD 189733b

Where it Rains Glass Sideways

★ TELEMETRY_SUMMARY

This gorgeous blue planet looks peaceful from afar, but it features a deadly atmosphere. With winds howling at 8,700 km/h, the air is full of silicate particles that condense into glass, causing it to rain molten glass sideways. It is a stunning showcase of the extreme environments found in our galaxy.

PHYSICAL_METRICS_LOG

DISTANCE64.5 light-years

ORBIT_PERIOD2.2 days

PLANET_MASS1.13 Jupiter masses

EQUATORIAL_RADIUS1.14 Jupiter radii

SURFACE_TEMP930°C (Average)

ASTROBIOLOGICAL_INDEXNONE

ATMOSPHERIC_DIAGNOSTIC_REMARKS

Rich in silicate particles and sodium, creating a brilliant cobalt blue color.