Did some calculations – at its closest, Saturn’s rings appears from Earth as having a diameter of 35.4" (35.4 seconds) of arc. If we were viewing J1407b (the designator “J14078” is erroneous) from the same distance it would have an appearance of 21,240" of arc. Earth’s moon when full has an apparent arc of approximately 0.5 degrees (1800") of arc; J1407b would appear to have about 5.9 degrees of arc (almost 12 times larger.) So yes, J1407b would be a spectacular sight in our sky.
“There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened.” Douglas Adams.
One would think that if our umbrella-toting friend (maybe it’s a “Totes”!) knew of the existence of Wasp-76B, he (she? It?) would have been at least somewhat aware of the surface conditions before moving
Sad but True: If he brings back that many diamonds, the price will either drop to $1 per diamond or the Diamond Cartel will have him Assassinated and the diamonds will join all the rest in their vaults in order to keep the price up.
lee85736 about 4 years ago
QZ-7373: Planet of the Open-Minded Stewardesses (thank you to Berkeley Breathed).
Major Matt Mason Premium Member about 4 years ago
I prefer Planet Claire, myself.
rekam Premium Member about 4 years ago
Think I’ll stick with Earth, thank you.
Bilan about 4 years ago
I’ve always been skeptical when they claim they detected certain gases at a planet so far away.
Alabama Al about 4 years ago
Did some calculations – at its closest, Saturn’s rings appears from Earth as having a diameter of 35.4" (35.4 seconds) of arc. If we were viewing J1407b (the designator “J14078” is erroneous) from the same distance it would have an appearance of 21,240" of arc. Earth’s moon when full has an apparent arc of approximately 0.5 degrees (1800") of arc; J1407b would appear to have about 5.9 degrees of arc (almost 12 times larger.) So yes, J1407b would be a spectacular sight in our sky.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member about 4 years ago
Closer to home there is the asteroid Psyche worth $10,000 quadrillion. If it were to be mined the price of metals on earth would plunge.
Gent about 4 years ago
Rockit’s Believe It Or Not.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 4 years ago
Are there any planets where is rains Bourbon!? I want to book a trip there!
Teto85 Premium Member about 4 years ago
“There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened.” Douglas Adams.
gantech about 4 years ago
One would think that if our umbrella-toting friend (maybe it’s a “Totes”!) knew of the existence of Wasp-76B, he (she? It?) would have been at least somewhat aware of the surface conditions before moving
donut reply about 4 years ago
Looking forward to sciences big disappointment when they find many of these things are not true. By than they will find weirder theories.
JudyAz about 4 years ago
And closer to home…
“Scientists Say Uranus Smells Like Farts, Confirming Our Childhood Suspicions”
https://trending.diply.com/99539/scientists-say-uranus-smells-like-farts-confirming-our-childhood?utm_medium=diplytech&utm_content=jk0004204
Radish... about 4 years ago
The universe has always given me the raspberry.
Csaw Backnforth about 4 years ago
Then there’s the planet Midnight (Dr. Who.)
bunrabbit99 about 4 years ago
is it wrong that i always hear dr. mel’s voice as that of prof. farnsworth?
Dragoncat about 4 years ago
Mmmmm… Raspberries…
WCraft Premium Member about 4 years ago
WASP -768 – how is that any different than Earth 2020?
GreggW Premium Member about 4 years ago
A lot of “mays”. Why is that scientists or science journalists talk to the public about possibilities and probabilities as facts?
bakana about 4 years ago
Sad but True: If he brings back that many diamonds, the price will either drop to $1 per diamond or the Diamond Cartel will have him Assassinated and the diamonds will join all the rest in their vaults in order to keep the price up.
DCBakerEsq about 4 years ago
PLUTO. A planet downgraded to a supporting cast Disney character.
A.Ficionada about 4 years ago
Informative, well-drawn, and amusing ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆