‘Some of them are 10 times bigger than the earth.’ Here are four things to know about planets hitherto entirely unknown to our forefathers
Scientists have discovered some new planets made 100 per cent of Oceans.
Platforms Africa reports that these planets were hitherto unknown to generations before now.
It will be recalled that the earth humans live in is made of around 71% Ocean, but scientists found several planets in the Milky Way galaxy that are made entirely of oceans.
A Look At Water Worlds
1. The planets are made entirely of Ocean
2. Scientists have called these planets water worlds, which are quite bigger than the Earth. Some of these are ten times bigger than our planet.
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Thick Hydrogen Atmosphere
3. According to prominent astronomy YouTuber Astrokobi, water worlds have thick hydrogen atmospheres and extreme pressures.
Did Life Exist On These Planets?
4. The presence of thick hydrogen atmospheres and extreme pressures have led scientists to believe that life could have evolved in water worlds.
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