Discovery of Potential Ocean World Candidate LHS 1140 b using the Webb Telescope

Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 03:40

Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope may have identified LHS 1140 b as a top candidate for an ocean world beyond our solar system, with strong indications of liquid water on its surface. This discovery holds significant potential for further understanding exoplanets and their habitability.
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Discovery of Potential Ocean World Candidate LHS 1140 b using the Webb Telescope

Webb Telescope Discovery of Ocean World Candidate

Scientists recently made a groundbreaking discovery using the James Webb Space Telescope, pinpointing LHS 1140 b as a potential ocean world beyond our solar system.

Signs of Liquid Water on Exoplanet Surface

  • Key Findings: LHS 1140 b stands out among known temperate exoplanets as a promising candidate for hosting liquid water.

This could have profound implications for our understanding of exoplanetary environments and the search for potentially habitable worlds.


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