3D map of exoplanet atmosphere shows wacky climate
Last year, astronomers discovered an unusual Earth-size exoplanet they believe has a hemisphere of molten lava, with its ...
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The 3D structure of the atmosphere of the exoplanet Tylos (IMAGE)
Tylos (or WASP-121b) is a gaseous, giant exoplanet located some 900 light-years away in the constellation Puppis. Using the ESPRESSO instrument on ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT), scientists have ...
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Astronomers map 3D atmosphere of distant exoplanet, unveil unique climate
Astronomers have peered through the atmosphere of a planet beyond the Solar System, mapping its 3D structure for the first ...
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First-Ever 3D Map Of Exoplanet’s Atmosphere Reveals Never-Before-Seen Climate
The planet is tidally locked to its star, which means one side is always facing it and, for that reason, has a scorching ...