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TRAPPIST-1 b: We give it a one (M-dwarf) star review; it lacks atmosphere. ⭐

Webb found the dayside temperature of this rocky exoplanet to be about 450º F (227º C) — suggesting it has no significant atmosphere: https://go.nasa.gov/3K9cS4g

Here’s why this is a big deal ⬇️
#JamesWebb

NASA’s Webb Measures the Temperature of a Rocky Exoplanet

An international team of researchers has used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to measure the temperature of the rocky exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 b.
Jessica Evans (NASA)
#jameswebb
in reply to NASA

Ben Hosmer
Ben Hosmer
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I’m a sucker for Dad jokes. I love it.
in reply to NASA

Ryan
Ryan
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yeah I’ve been to a few bars like that.

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