Scientists are studying the possibility of the mission on the diamond planet 55 Cancri e

2018-02-16 06:23

Scientists are studying the possibility of the mission on the diamond planet 55 Cancri e
The purpose of the forthcoming space mission for exoplanet – familiarity with the basic processes of life on the planet.

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Planet 55 Cancri e is located from the Earth at a distance of 40 light years, astronomers believe that the “diamond land” can be visited in a couple of decades, reports Rus.Media.

It is known that the planet is Janssen, which is in the constellation of Cancer, is a unique exoplanet, as it consists of most of these diamonds.

Diamond – concentrated carbon, one of the most essential elements for life. Luminaries think about how to colonize 55 Cancri e, as the precious diamond would not hurt the planet Earth.

At the moment modern space the instrument will not allow you to make such a long journey. In addition, the surface temperature of the planet reaches 2400°C.