“What the Heck Is This?” – Astronomers Discover Entirely New Type of Exoplanet With Bizarre Atmosphere

Astronomers have discovered a carbon-rich exoplanet with a bizarre atmosphere and shape, orbiting a neutron star under extreme conditions that challenge current models of planetary formation. Scientists working with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have identified a previously unknown kind of exoplanet, one whose unusual atmosphere challenges our understanding of how this type of planet [...]