The James Webb Space Telescope found evidence of an atmosphere on HD 3167 b, a rocky lava world 154 light-years away. Though too hot for life, the discovery helps scientists understand how rocky planets keep atmospheres.
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Webb finds a surprising atmosphere on a scorching lava world

154 Light-Years Distance from Earth
1 Earth Day Orbit duration
Rocky Super-Earth Planet type
Secondary Eclipse Detection method
154 light-years away
5 planets with atmospheres