New Hubble observations rule out stellar interference in a previously observed water signal

29. 3. 2024 (accepted)

New Hubble observations rule out stellar interference in a previously observed water signal

Star system: LHS 1140 | Distance from the Sun: 48.8 light years

Previous data hinted at presence of water in the atmosphere of

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A reanalysis of the LHS 1140 b atmosphere observed with the Hubble Space Telescope external link

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LHS 1140

M4.5V, Red dwarf

mass: 0.18 M☉

radius: 0.3 R☉

distance: 48.8 ly

stars in the system: 1

exoplanets: 3

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