Astronomers discover ultra-hot exoplanet with a lava hemisphere

Astronomers have discovered an Earth-sized exoplanet with a hemisphere of molten lava and another hemisphere perpetually in darkness. Another paper describes the discovery of a small, cold exoplanet with a massive outer companion. The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is helping identify these planets and gather more information about them. [Ars Technica]

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