JWST Detects Unusual Atmosphere on Distant Lava Planet

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Published: 2026-10-27
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily
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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) observed TOI-561 b, a lava planet 280 light-years away, retaining a thick atmosphere despite extreme conditions. The planet reflects approximately 75% of incoming starlight, potentially due to mineral clouds acting as a "giant sunscreen." This discovery challenges current theories regarding exoplanet atmospheric stability under intense stellar radiation.

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