James Webb Detects Water, Methane and Ammonia on a Surprisingly Cold Exoplanet
· 18 min
Episode James Webb Detects Water, Methane and Ammonia on a Surprisingly Cold Exoplanet
The James Webb Space Telescope detected water, methane, and ammonia in the atmosphere of HATS-6 b, a giant exoplanet orbiting a surprisingly small star. Its enormous size and unexpectedly cold temperature could challenge current theories of how giant planets form. Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs. This episode includes AI-generated content.
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