NASA's Kepler Spacecraft Discovers Dark Alien Planet

Launched by NASA in 2009, the Kepler Spacecraft's primary mission is to scout the Milky Way galaxy for planets similar to ours. Besides finding some interesting prospects, the spacecraft has also been able to detect a few other interesting celestial objects. However, few are as intriguing as its latest find - A mysterious dark alien planet that NASA scientists call TrES-2b.

Lurking some 750 million light-years away from Earth, the planet, estimated to be the same size as Jupiter is so dark that NASA scientists are describing it as 'blacker than coal' or considerably less reflective than the darkest acrylic paint!
The only light that emanates from the TrES-2b is a faint red glow, similar to the coils on an electric stove. Researchers believe this is thanks to its scorching atmosphere which they estimate is as high as 1,800°F (980°C), thanks to its proximity to its sun.So how does this planet manage to absorb about 99% of the light it receives from its sun? While researchers are not sure, they believe it could be because its atmosphere comprises of light-absorbing chemicals like vaporized sodium and potassium or maybe even some chemical that we don't know exists.
While they may never be able to tell exactly how the planet remains so stealthily hidden, the NASA scientists are sure of one thing - There are many more even darker worlds out there just waiting to be discovered!
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- YoumamaMonday, November 19, 2018 at 6:12 amHow did they find this planet if it’s so far
- Alien BOI Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 8:05 amThat was pretty near my dad is a scientists I will ask him if he knows about this
- Alien Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 12:48 pmThere’s my planet I’m trying to look for it
- JacksonWednesday, August 30, 2017 at 7:50 amThis planet is so cool it only has 1 percent of sun light
- :) :(Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 10:05 amvery scarey!
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- avashmavaWednesday, November 30, 2016 at 7:14 amWow
- I will get uMonday, November 14, 2016 at 11:05 amIm awesome
- WHOS_JEFFRY_TOOWednesday, November 2, 2016 at 6:30 pmCOOOOOOOL SO AMAZING I WANA GO THERE YAAAAAAH