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11 March 2020

Researchers using ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) have observed an extreme planet where they suspect it rains iron. The ultra-hot giant exoplanet has a day side where temperatures climb above 2400 degrees Celsius, high enough to vaporise metals. Strong winds carry iron vapour to the cooler night side where it condenses into iron droplets.

The release, images and videos are available on:
https://www.eso.org/public/news/eso2005/

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The ESO Department of Communication
11 March 2020




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