James Webb Finds Unique Atmosphere on Hot Planet
The James Webb Telescope has revealed an unusual atmosphere for the planet "55 Cancri e," a super-hot rocky exoplanet located about 41 light-years from Earth. It has been observed that its atmosphere is primarily composed of carbon monoxide, with unexpectedly high levels of hydrogen, suggesting ongoing geological activity and active volcanic processes that may contribute to forming the atmosphere. The high surface temperatures are attributed to the planet's very close proximity to its star, with indications of continuous dynamic changes in weather and chemical conditions.
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