JWST found the atmosphere of 55 Cancri e keeps changing

22. 7. 2024

JWST found the atmosphere of 55 Cancri e keeps changing

Star system: 55 Cancri A | Distance from the Sun: 41.1 light years

It is not rotating as expected and might have active volcanoes or gas releases.

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JWST reveals a rapid and strong day side variability of 55 Cancri e external link

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55 Cancri A

G8V, Yellow star

mass: 1.02 M☉

radius: 1 R☉

distance: 41.1 ly

stars in the system: 2

exoplanets: 5

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