WASP-96

WASP-96

WASP-96

Star in the constellation Phoenix

WASP-96 is a G8-type star, located approximately 1140 light-years from Earth in the constellation of Phoenix.

Quick Facts Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0, Constellation ...

It is known to host at least one exoplanet, WASP-96b. It was discovered in 2013 by the Wide Angle Search for Planets (WASP), utilising the transit method.[2] In July 2022, NASA announced that a spectrum of the planet would be featured in the initial science release from the James Webb Space Telescope.[5][6]

Planetary system

Observations from the James Webb Space Telescope show that WASP-96b displays a distinct signature of water, along with evidence for clouds and haze in its spectrum,[7] in contrast to what was previously believed to be an entirely cloudless atmosphere.[8][9]

More information Companion (in order from star), Mass ...

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References

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    Garner, Rob (2022-07-08). "NASA Shares List of Cosmic Targets for Webb Telescope's 1st Images". NASA. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
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    "Webb Reveals Steamy Atmosphere of Distant Planet in Exquisite Detail". WebbTelescope.org. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
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    Jorgenson, Amber (May 8, 2018). "WASP-96b: the cloudless exoplanet". Astronomy.com. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
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    McGruder, Chima D.; López-Morales, Mercedes; Kirk, James; Espinoza, Néstor; Rackham, Benjamin V.; Alam, Munazza K.; Allen, Natalie; Nikolov, Nikolay; Weaver, Ian C.; Ortiz Ceballos, Kevin; Osip, David J.; Apai, Dániel; Jordán, Andrés; Fortney, Jonathan J. (2022), "ACCESS: Confirmation of a Clear Atmosphere for WASP-96b and a Comparison of Light Curve Detrending Techniques", The Astronomical Journal, 164 (4): 134, arXiv:2207.03479, Bibcode:2022AJ....164..134M, doi:10.3847/1538-3881/ac7f2e, S2CID 250334756
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