Etiket: exoplanet
discovery of the first rocky exoplanet atmosphere on Cancri 55 e
It is a historic discovery if it is confirmed, that of the first atmosphere of a rocky planet outside the solar system. This was one of the objectives of the…
A possible gigantic rainbow observed on an exoplanet
We owe this observation to the European space telescope Cheops, specialized in the study of planets located outside our solar system. Published on 04/05/2024 2:47 p.m. Reading time: 2 mins…
A possible gigantic rainbow observed on an exoplanet
We owe this observation to the European space telescope Cheops, specialized in the study of planets located outside our solar system. Published on 04/05/2024 2:47 p.m. Reading time: 2 mins…
Water vapor observed in the atmosphere of a small exoplanet
The Hubble Space Telescope has observed the smallest known planet outside the solar system to contain water in its atmosphere, the American (NASA) and European (ESA) space agencies announced Thursday.…
Astronomers detect brightest exoplanet that reflects light ‘like a mirror’
It is the first exoplanet to match the brightness of Venus, the brightest object in our night sky except for the Moon. Posted on 07/11/2023 09:29 Update on 07/11/2023 10:01…
Researchers from the University of Montreal discover a probable oceanic exoplanet
(Montreal) An international team of researchers, led by the University of Montreal, have discovered what could be a rare oceanic exoplanet. Posted at 12:55 p.m. Clara Descurninges The Canadian Press…
The James Webb Telescope unveils its first image of an exoplanet
About 15 to 20 million years old, it is young on a planetary scale. NASA believes this is a “turning point” for astronomy, even though itIt is not the first…
the James Webb telescope detects for the first time CO2 in the atmosphere of an exoplanet
The planet, named WASP-39 b discovered in 2011, is a hot gaseous giant. The life as we know it would be impossible there, but this discovery supports the idea that…
An oceanic exoplanet discovered in part thanks to Quebec researchers
A new exoplanet composed of 30% water has been discovered in part thanks to the Mont-Mégantic Observatory. It is located 100 light years from Earth and could be habitable. Posted…
A new exoplanet discovered near us
With Mathilde Fontez, editor-in-chief of the scientific magazine Espiloonwe are talking today about the recent discovery of a planet that revolves around a star close to the Earth. franceinfo: What…
40 light years away | The exoplanet Trappist 1, in a galaxy near us
Right now, in a far, far distant solar system, seven planets orbit a “red dwarf”. Posted on December 20, 2021 at 4:57 p.m. Bob weber The Canadian Press Three of…