This artist concept illustrates the hottest planet yet observed in the universe. The scorching ball of gas, a hot Jupiter called HD 149026b, is about 3 times hotter than the rocky surface of Venus, the hottest planet in our solar system.
This artist concept illustrates the hottest planet yet observed in the universe. The scorching ball of gas, a hot Jupiter called HD 149026b, is about 3 times hotter than the rocky surface of Venus, the hottest planet in our solar system.