Astronomers have discovered a carbon-rich exoplanet with a bizarre atmosphere and shape, orbiting a neutron star under extreme conditions that challenge current models of planetary formation. Scientis ...
“This system is unique because we are able to view the planet illuminated by its host star, but not see the host star at all, ...
For hot, Jupiter-mass planets around normal stars, astronomers often look for molecules such as water vapor, methane, and carbon dioxide. These show up repeatedly in planetary atmosphere models ...
A new discovery made using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) may be the weirdest exoplanet yet. The planet, designated ...
Using the Webb telescope’s infrared capabilities, the team was able to study the atmosphere of the planet, the first time ...
The James Webb Telescope spotted a new object that was first discovered in 2011 - Is it a star? Planet? or simply PSR ...