Astronomers Unveil First 3D Map of Exoplanet Atmosphere: A Game-Changer for Space Exploration

Astronomers Create First 3D Map of an Exoplanet's Atmosphere

What can a 3D map of an exoplanet’s atmosphere teach astronomers about the planet’s formation, evolution, and composition? This is what a recen

Astronomers Unveil First 3D Map of Exoplanet Atmosphere: A Game-Changer for Space Exploration

Astronomers have recently unlocked a new frontier in exoplanet exploration, generating the first 3D map of a distant world. This groundbreaking study, published in Nature Astronomy, takes us beyond the limitations of previous 2D models, providing an unprecedented look at the atmosphere of the ultra-hot Jupiter WASP-18b. Thanks to the precision of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and a newly developed technique, we now have the ability to ma…