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Nearby Super-Earth Has No Atmosphere and a Dark, Moon-like Surface

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May 7, 2026 • 47 views
Original source: Sky & Telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope has observed the surface of a bare rocky exoplanet, revealing old, dark rock akin to that on our Moon. The post Nearby Super-Earth Has No Atmosphere and a Dark, Moon-like Surface appeared first on Sky & Telescope.

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