JWST Studies a Dark and Airless Super-Earth

Universe Today·May 28

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The James Webb Space Telescope has studied the surface of a nearby super-Earth, revealing it to be a dark and airless world. The exoplanet is described as hot and rocky, with some comparisons being made to Mercury. The surface composition of this super-Earth has been explored, showing it to be a barren, rocky environment with no atmosphere.

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