Dizzy Planet Has Eight-Hour Day

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In summary, a new exoplanet, Beta Pictoris b, has been discovered to have a day lasting just 8 hours, making it unsuitable for those who feel there is never enough time in a day. This is the first time an extrasolar planet's rotation has been measured, and it is also the fastest-spinning planet known, surpassing even Jupiter's speed of rotation.
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by Jacob Aron

Do you feel there is never enough time in a day? Then don't move to Beta Pictoris b. A day on this fast-paced exoplanet lasts just 8 hours, making it a poor choice for the temporally challenged.

Link: New Scientist
 
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CygnusX-1 said:
by Jacob Aron

Do you feel there is never enough time in a day? Then don't move to Beta Pictoris b. A day on this fast-paced exoplanet lasts just 8 hours, making it a poor choice for the temporally challenged.

Link: New Scientist

What's the news here? Jupiter, in our own solar system, has a day equal to just under 10 hours.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jupiter
 
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The news is twofold:

First, this is the first time astronomers have measured an extrasolar planet's rotation.

Second, the planet spins faster than any in our solar system. Jupiter, the Sun's fastest-spinning planet, rotates once every 9 hours, 55 minutes.
 

1. What is a "Dizzy Planet"?

A "Dizzy Planet" is a hypothetical planet that rotates at a much faster speed than Earth, causing its inhabitants to experience dizziness and disorientation due to the shorter day and faster movement.

2. How long is a day on the Dizzy Planet?

The Dizzy Planet has a day that lasts for only 8 hours compared to Earth's 24-hour day. This is due to its faster rotation on its axis.

3. How does the short day affect life on the Dizzy Planet?

The shorter day on the Dizzy Planet has a significant impact on life as the fast rotation causes extreme changes in temperature and weather patterns. It also affects the sleep-wake cycle and could potentially impact the evolution and behavior of the planet's inhabitants.

4. Is there life on the Dizzy Planet?

As a hypothetical planet, we cannot confirm if there is life on the Dizzy Planet. However, with the extreme conditions caused by its fast rotation, it is unlikely that complex life forms could survive on the planet.

5. Can humans live on the Dizzy Planet?

It is highly unlikely that humans could survive on the Dizzy Planet due to the extreme conditions caused by its fast rotation. The short day and changes in temperature and weather patterns would make it challenging for humans to adapt and thrive on this planet.

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