James Webb telescope makes first 3D map of an alien planet’s atmosphere
The gas giant WASP-18b, shown in this artist's rendition, is tidally locked to its star. A new 3D map of its atmosphere reveals that its hottest zone might be ripping water apart. (Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech) Scientists have created a three dimensional map of a distant planet's atmosphere for the first…
bubmagNovember 5, 2025