JWST observations of the disk around CX Tauri reveal unexpectedly bright CO₂ emission that dominates over H₂O

18. 12. 2024

JWST observations of the disk around CX Tauri reveal unexpectedly bright CO₂ emission that dominates over H₂O

Star system: CX Tauri | Distance from the Sun: 413 light years

This may mean that CO₂-rich gas is replacing previously accreted H₂O-rich material, influenced by low accretion luminosity.

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M2.5, T Tauri star

mass: 0.37 M☉

radius: 1.5 R☉

distance: 413 ly

stars in the system: 1

exoplanets: 0

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