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Aerosols and hydrocarbons in the atmosphere of a white dwarf planet

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July 2, 2026 • 58 views
Original source: Nature.com
Aerosols and hydrocarbons in the atmosphere of a white dwarf planet

Transmission spectroscopy of the planet WD 1856 b, orbiting a white dwarf, with the James Webb Space Telescope reveals the presence of hydrocarbons and aerosols in its atmosphere, providing insight into its mass and heating history.

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