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Astronomers Spot Fiery Super Earth L98 59d With Rivers of Molten Lava
Science
Published on 24 April 2026
Its surface could melt anything we send there
Astronomers have identified exoplanet L98-59d, a super Earth about 1.6 times Earth’s size and roughly 35 light-years away. The planet is described as a scorching world with rivers of molten lava and surface temperatures around 1,900°C. The discovery adds another extreme target to study how rocky planets behave under intense heat.
- Planet L98-59d is 1.6 times Earth’s size
- It lies about 35 light-years from Earth
- Surface temperatures may hit 1,900°C
- Researchers describe molten-lava river-like features
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