Atmosphere of hot Jupiter WASP 76 b contains water and carbon monoxide

28. 3. 2024 (accepted)

Atmosphere of hot Jupiter WASP 76 b contains water and carbon monoxide

Star system: WASP-76 | Distance from the Sun: 637 light years

Observed variations also hint a complex weather system

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ATMOSPHERIX: III- Estimating the C/O ratio and molecular dynamics at the limbs of WASP-76 b with SPIRou external link

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WASP-76

F7 D, Yellow-White star

mass: 1.46 M☉

radius: 1.5 R☉

distance: 637 ly

stars in the system: 1

exoplanets: 1

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