Astronomers Discover Volcanic Exoplanet Glowing Red from Intense Eruptions
The newly identified planet, TOI-6713.01, is being deformed by gravitational forces, causing constant volcanic activity.
- TOI-6713.01, located 66 light years away, is hotter than some stars with temperatures reaching 2,600 degrees Kelvin.
- The exoplanet's volcanic activity is driven by tidal forces from two neighboring planets, resulting in an eccentric orbit.
- NASA's TESS instrument detected the planet through minute changes in light as it transits its star.
- The planet's extreme conditions are likened to Jupiter's moon Io, but with significantly more tidal energy.
- Further observations are planned to confirm the planet's existence and study its geological dynamics.