Venus-Like Exoplanet Might Have Oxygen Atmosphere, but Not Life
Thursday, August 18, 2016 - 12:31
in Astronomy & Space
The distant planet GJ 1132b intrigued astronomers when it was discovered last year. Located just 39 light-years from Earth, it might have an atmosphere despite being baked to a temperature of around 450 degrees Fahrenheit. But would that atmosphere be thick and soupy or thin and wispy? New research suggests the latter is much more likely.