In a First, JWST Confirms an Atmosphere on a Rocky ExoplanetAstronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope to detect the atmosphere of a rocky exoplanet, providing insights into early Earth's history and the search for life beyond the Solar System.
The Webb Telescope Just Stumbled Upon A Lava Planet Twice the Size of Earth55 Cancri e has a thick atmosphere rich in carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide, not vaporized rock. Previous studies suggest it might be carbon-rich with a diamond interior.
In a First, JWST Confirms an Atmosphere on a Rocky ExoplanetAstronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope to detect the atmosphere of a rocky exoplanet, providing insights into early Earth's history and the search for life beyond the Solar System.
The Webb Telescope Just Stumbled Upon A Lava Planet Twice the Size of Earth55 Cancri e has a thick atmosphere rich in carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide, not vaporized rock. Previous studies suggest it might be carbon-rich with a diamond interior.
This Earth-like exoplanet is the first confirmed to have an atmosphere55 Cancri e is too hot to support life but can offer insight into Earth's formation.