NASA discovery: ‘Zombie worlds’ found in ‘most inhospitable corner of the galaxy’

HD 189733 b is another extrasolar planet, approximately 64.5 light-years away from the Solar System in the constellation of Vulpecula.

The planet was discovered orbiting the star HD 189733 A on October 5, 2005, when astronomers in France observed the planet transiting across the face of the star.

In a blog post, NASA wrote: “This far-off blue planet may look like a friendly haven – but don’t be deceived! Weather here is deadly.”

It continues: “The planet’s cobalt blue colour comes from a hazy, blow-torched atmosphere containing clouds laced with glass.”

“Howling winds send the storming glass sideways at 5,400 mph (2km/s), whipping all in a sickening spiral. It’s death by a million cuts on this slasher planet!”