A glowing, steamy surprise: NASA’s web takes an even closer look at a mysterious planet
This artist’s concept depicts the planet GJ 1214 b, which is likely a “mini-Neptune” with a vaporous, hazy atmosphere. A new study based on observations from NASA’s Webb Telescope provides insight into these types of planets, which are among the most common in the galaxy. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/R. Hurt (IPAC)