Astronomers uncover the topsy-turvy atmosphere of a distant planet
The gas giant WASP-121b, also known as Tylos, has an atmospheric structure unlike any we have ever seen, and the fastest winds on any planet
Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers for the first time have deciphered the three-dimensional structure of the atmosphere of a planet beyond our solar system, revealing three layers like a wedding cake on a ferociously hot gas planet that orbits close to a star bigger and hotter than our sun.
'Out of science fiction': First 3D observations of an exoplanet's atmosphere reveal a unique climate
Astronomers have peered through the atmosphere of a planet beyond the Solar System, mapping its 3D structure for the first time. By combining all four telescope units of the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT),
Astronomers Unveil 3D Structure of an Alien Planet’s Atmosphere
Astronomers have mapped the 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere for the first time, revealing a layered system of extreme winds.
Scientists Develop First-Ever 3D Map of an Exoplanet's Atmosphere
For the first time, scientists have developed a 3D map of an atmosphere belonging to a planet outside our solar system. Attached to a particularly mysterious alien world, the newly charted atmosphere challenges astronomers' understanding of how weather works on other planets.
Astronomers capture first 3D view of an exoplanet’s atmosphere and climate
Astronomers have achieved a breakthrough in planetary science, revealing the complex weather of a distant gas giant with unprecedented detail. By mapping the three-dimensional structure of the planet’s atmosphere,
First 3D Observations of an Exoplanet's Atmosphere
Astronomers have peered through the atmosphere of a planet beyond the Solar System, mapping its 3D structure for the first time. By combining all four telescope units of the European Southern Observat
This is how most life on Earth will end
For now, life thrives on our oxygen-rich planet. But Earth’s atmosphere won’t always be so welcoming. In fact, scientists ...
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Scientists uncover real-life ‘hell’ planet where rain burns hotter than fire
A massive gas giant located 900 light-years away, has had its remarkable atmosphere mapped in 3D by astronomers for the first ...
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Mars’ missing atmosphere may actually be trapped in the planet’s crust
Explore the fascinating evolution of Mars atmosphere. Discover how it transformed, becoming trapped in its crust's clay ...
Scientists just looked inside a truly sci-fi planet
The research has been published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature.
Scientists map hellish planet from 'science fiction' where it rains iron
Tylos is a gas giant 900 light-years away - and astronomers have now mapped its astonishing atmosphere in 3D for the first ...
3D map of exoplanet atmosphere shows wacky climate
Last year, astronomers discovered an unusual Earth-size exoplanet they believe has a hemisphere of molten lava, with its ...