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TRAPPIST-1 b: A Barren Rock or a World Wrapped in Haze?

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TRAPPIST-1 b, located about 40 light-years from Earth , has intrigued astronomers with its thermal emissions measured using JWST ’s Mid-Infrared Imager (MIRI) An alternative explanation involves a thick CO2-rich atmosphere laced with photochemical hazes.

The primary challenge lies in the vulnerability of atmospheres around red dwarf stars.

They are also seen on Saturn ’s moon Titan . What could explain the young surface of TRAPPIST-1 b? The surface may be reshaped by extreme volcanism, tidal heating, or magnetic interactions. Enjoy this story? Subscribe to our newsletter at scienceblog.substack.com..