There Could Be Carbon-Rich Exoplanets Made Of Diamonds

There Could Be Carbon-Rich Exoplanets Made Of Diamonds
By Evan Gough

Scientists are getting better at understanding exoplanets. We now know that they’re plentiful, and that they can even orbit dead white dwarf stars. Researchers are also getting better at understanding how they form, and what they’re made of. A new study says that some carbon-rich exoplanets could be made of silica, and even diamonds, under …

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September 24, 2020 at 04:58AM
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