HAT-P-7b: A fascinatingly-unique planet with clouds of rubies and sapphires
Scientists from UK's University of Warwick have just uncovered a unique planet blessed with the proverbial 'shower' of gemstones. Situated beyond our solar system some 1,000 light-years away from Earth, this ginormous, Jupiter-like celestial body is believed to be surrounded by clouds containing the same mineral that forms rubies and sapphires. (more…)