Webb Reveals Exoplanet LP 791-18 c's Unexpected Hazy Atmosphere

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered that exoplanet LP 791-18 c, a temperate sub-Neptune, possesses a thick, hazy atmosphere rich in methane but lacking carbon dioxide. This finding challenges prior assumptions that similarly sized and te... #JamesWebbSpaceTelescope #JWST #Exoplanets #Astronomy #SpaceExploration

• JWST observed exoplanet LP 791-18 c, a sub-Neptune 86 light-years away.
• The planet exhibits a thick, hazy atmosphere, challenging expectations for its type.
• Atmosphere is rich in methane but surprisingly lacks carbon dioxide.
• Discovery indicates planetary siblings can have vastly different chemistries.
• Research published in Nature Astronomy by UCLA and Canadian-led teams.

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