JWST reveals surface composition of nearby super‑Earth LHS 3844 b
Using the Mid‑Infrared Instrument on the James Webb Space Telescope, an international team led by Sebastian Zieba and Laura Kreidberg analyzed the rocky exoplanet LHS 3844 b. Their findings provide the first detailed assessment of the planet's surface minerals, offering clues about its formation and potential habitability. The study demonstrates JWST's capability for exoplanet surface science.
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