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JWST Discovers Sulfur-Rich Exoplanet That Defies Classification
The James Webb Space Telescope has identified L 98-59 d, an exoplanet with a molten rock ocean beneath its surface that traps enormous amounts of sulfur, creating atmospheric chemistry unlike any known world in our solar system.
Key Takeaways
- JWST found unusual sulfur-rich atmospheric chemistry on exoplanet L 98-59 d, 35 light-years away
- The planet likely contains a deep magma ocean that traps sulfur compounds under extreme pressure, lowering its detectable density
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