James Webb Space Telescope uncovers chemical secrets of distant world—paving the way for studying Earth-like planets
Published Date: 11/27/2022
Source: phys.org
Since the first planet orbiting a star other than the sun was discovered in 1995, we have realized that planets and planetary systems are more diverse than we ever imagined. Such distant worlds—exoplanets—give us the opportunity to study how planets behave in different situations. And learning about their atmospheres is a crucial piece of the puzzle.