Two Newly Discovered Exoplanets Showcase Detail at Which Exoplanets Can Be Studied

Two newly discovered exoplanets demonstrate the detail at which planets orbiting other stars can be studied using instruments like the Spitzer Space Telescope and Kitt Peak National Observatory. GJ 1252b – a planet with likely no atmosphere The Spitzer Space Telescope’s IRAC2 4.5 μm channel took measurements of an exoplanet called GJ 1252b over ten … [Read more…]