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ROXs 42Bb: The Most Confusing Object in the Universe

ROXs 42Bb is an enormous gas giant located 470 light-years away, currently experiencing a cosmic identity crisis. This massive object is composed of hydrogen and helium, the same materials that make up stars, and features a glowing red core and raging atmospheric storms.

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