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The ‘Phantom Galaxy’ looks stunning in this Webb telescope image
James Webb Space Telescope detects carbon dioxide in a distant planet’s atmosphere
The James Webb Space Telescope can do much more than produce astonishingimages of the universe. The observatory has, for the first time, found clear evidence of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of a planet that’s not in our solar system. It detected the gas on WASP-39 b, a gas giant that’s orbiting a star some 700 light years away.
The Hubble and Spitzer telescopes previously detected water vapor, sodium and potassium in the planet’s atmosphere. But JWST has more powerful and sensitive infrared capabilities and was able to pick up the signature of carbon dioxide as well.
Catch your breath — Webb has captured the first clear evidence of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere of a planet outside of our solar system! WASP-39 B is a gas giant closely orbiting a Sun-like star 700 light years away: https://t.co/FenLqV6HSopic.twitter.com/abJvqxfLdG
— NASA Webb Telescope (@NASAWebb) August 25, 2022
“Understanding the composition of a planet’s atmosphere can help us learn more about its origin and evolution,” an official JWST Twitter account notes. “Webb’s success here offers evidence that it could also be able to detect and measure carbon dioxide in the thinner atmospheres of smaller rocky planets in the future.”
NASA previously released spectroscopic data JWST captured from WASP-96 b, a gas exoplanet that’s approximately 1,150 light years away. The observatory detected “the unambiguous signature of water,” along with haze and clouds, which were not previously believed to exist on WASP-96 b.
Also this week, researchers announced the discovery of an exoplanet that’s around 100 light years away. It was detected with the help of NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite and ground-based telescopes rather than JWST, but it might merit a closer look from the latter. Researchers believe that water could make up as much as 30 percent of the mass of TOI-1452 b, which has been deemed a “super-Earth.” It’s around 70 percent larger than Earth and it may have a “very deep ocean.”
James Webb Space Telescope shows stunning shots of Jupiter
It’s ‘remarkable that we can see details on Jupiter together with its rings, tiny satellites, and even galaxies in one image,’ said a lead astronomer.
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Tower of Fantasy constellation locations: smart telescope solutions
Struggling to find a particular Tower of Fantasy constellation or wondering how to solve the puzzle contained within? Hotta Studio’s open-world game includes plenty of secrets and puzzles to encourage exploration, but some may be more difficult to spot than others. There are eleven smart telescopes scattered throughout the Tower of Fantasy map, identified by the tell-tale glint of their scope, and each one contains an unfinished constellation puzzle.
Solving a Tower of Fantasy constellation smart telescope puzzle will net you a Black Nucleus, one of several different currencies available to spend on weapon banners, so they’re well worth tracking down if you happen to be in the area. As you might expect, smart telescopes are often situated in elevated areas such as cliff-tops, so be prepared to spend some time traversing the environment. Thankfully, this is where Tower of Fantasy vehicles really come in handy. If you’re on a mission to scoop up as much loot as possible, check out our guide to the Tower of Fantasy battle pass, as well as our list of all Tower of Fantasy codes that are currently available to redeem. With that said, here are all eleven smart telescope locations.
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