HD 189733 b

An exoplanet 65 light-years away

Quick Stats

12.7 × Earth
65 light-years
No
2005
K-type

HD 189733 b orbits an orange dwarf K-type star 65 light-years from Earth, a scorching gas giant with a radius of 12.7 × Earth. Completing an orbit every 2.2 days at 0.031 AU, it endures extreme temperatures and fierce winds that drive silicate particles into glass-laced clouds, giving the planet its striking cobalt hue. Atmospheric haze and blow-torched conditions make it one of the most vividly colored exoplanets known. This dramatic world endures in the Galactic Codex as a stark reminder of the violent beauty possible in close-in planetary systems, captivating imaginations with its deadly yet mesmerizing atmosphere.