Observations of WASP 77 A b show water vapor, carbon monoxide, and titanium oxide in the atmosphere

28. 2. 2024 (accepted)

Observations of WASP 77 A b show water vapor, carbon monoxide, and titanium oxide in the atmosphere

Star system: WASP-77 A | Distance from the Sun: 344 light years

The ratio of carbon to oxygen suggests the planet formed close to its star

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Measuring Tracers of Planet Formation in the Atmosphere of WASP-77A b: Sub-stellar O/H and C/H ratios, with a stellar C/O ratio and a potentially Super-stellar Ti/H ratio external link

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WASP-77 A

G8 D, Yellow star

mass: 1 M☉

radius: 1 R☉

distance: 344 ly

stars in the system: 2

exoplanets: 1

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