James Webb Space Telescope discovers ‘super-Venus’ exoplanet GJ 1214 b with rare composition 48 light-years away
The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered exoplanet GJ 1214 b, situated 48 light-years away in the constellation Ophiuchus. This planet has a dense carbon dioxide atmosphere, presenting a unique structure between Earth-like and Neptune-like planets. Its extreme conditions challenge current planetary formation models and open new avenues for exploring the universe's diverse planetary types.
The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered exoplanet GJ 1214 b, situated 48 light-years away in the constellation Ophiuchus. This planet has a dense carbon dioxide atmosphere, presenting a unique structure between Earth-like and Neptune-like planets. Its extreme conditions challenge current planetary formation models and open new avenues for exploring the universe's diverse planetary types.
