Dossier
LHS 3844 b
Coverage of LHS 3844 b in the Nexus archive.
- Webb space telescope reveals a scorching “super-Earth” that looks like Mercury
The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a scorching super-Earth called LHS 3844 b, located 48 light-years away, which is a dark, barren rock with no atmosphere and a permanent dayside hot enough to melt metal. This discovery provides scientists with a rare glimpse into the geology of distant planets. The planet's unique characteristics make it an interesting subject for further study.
- James Webb Space Telescope directly studies an exoplanet's surface for the 1st time: 'We see a dark, hot, barren rock'
The James Webb Space Telescope has directly studied an exoplanet's surface for the first time, revealing a dark, hot, barren rock. The exoplanet, LHS 3844 b, is compared to Mercury in terms of its rocky surface. This observation marks a significant milestone in the study of exoplanets.