Planet around Nearby Star Inflated by Surprisingly Low Methane Reservoir, New Discoveries Show
Phoenix, Arizona – Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have made a groundbreaking discovery about a nearby planet that challenges conventional theories of planet formation. The planet, known as WASP-107 b, has a surprisingly low reservoir of methane, leading to its unusually bloated appearance. The findings suggest that planetary atmospheres can expand to significant sizes without the need for complex theories. Discovered in 2017, WASP-107 b is located approximately 200 light-years from Earth in …