“Out of science fiction”: First 3D observations of an exoplanet’s atmosphere reveal a unique climate
Astronomers have peered through the atmosphere of a planet beyond the Solar System, mapping its 3D structure for the first time. By combining all four telescope units of the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT),
"If you want to take the stairs and walkways from the entrance of the ELT's dome all the way up to the top, you need about 30 minutes." ...
Located 900 light-years away in the constellation Puppis, WASP-121b is an ultra-hot Jupiter, a gas giant orbiting its star so ...
Using clever light-detecting techniques, ExTrA searches red dwarf stars for planets that might support life. By studying tiny ...
“We [will be able to] move quickly and map out very large areas of the sky,” adds Josh Schlieder, the telescope’s wide-field ...
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Interstellar: You won't believe how long a year lasts on this alien planetFour telescope units of the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) revealed powerful winds carrying ...
Astronomers have unlocked a new way to explore alien worlds by mapping the 3D structure of an exoplanet’s atmosphere for the ...
Scientists have mapped the 3D structure of exoplanet WASP-121b's atmosphere, revealing powerful winds, extreme weather, and a ...
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Could A Climate Megaproject Cloud Chile's Unparalleled Views Of Universe?The driest place on Earth is the best place to observe the universe, with darkness offering dazzling spectacles of cosmic ...
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