In the sky
with diamonds? A so-called Super-Earth, planet 55 Cancri e was believed to be
the first known planet
to consist largely of diamond,
due in part to the high carbon-to-oxygen ratio of its host star.
(Artist's concept: Haven Giguere/Yale University)
to consist largely of diamond,
due in part to the high carbon-to-oxygen ratio of its host star.
(Artist's concept: Haven Giguere/Yale University)
An alien world reported to be the first known planet to
consist largely of diamond appears less likely to be of such precious nature,
according to a new analysis led by UA graduate student Johanna Teske.