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Trailblazing technique uncovers real shape of scorching-hot exoplanet atmospheres

Trailblazing technique uncovers real shape of scorching-hot exoplanet atmospheres

By · Published October 15, 2026  07:56 UTC · Updated October 15, 2026  10:24 UTC

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What is the technique used to map exoplanet atmospheres?

Coverage does not yet specify the technique used.

What is the shape of the atmosphere of WASP-17b?

The atmosphere of WASP-17b is more of a deformed egg than a perfect sphere.

What is WASP-17b?

WASP-17b is a hot Jupiter exoplanet.

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  • Primary Driver: Trailblazing technique uncovers real shape of scorching-hot exoplanet atmospheres
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A team led by Cornell University has developed a technique to map the uneven atmospheres of distant exoplanets. The technique was first applied to the exoplanet WASP-17b, which is a hot Jupiter.

The spatial map of the atmospheric limb of WASP-17b reveals that its atmosphere is more of a deformed egg than a perfect sphere. This discovery is based on data from the James Webb Space Telescope.

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WASP-17b Cornell University James Webb Space Telescope exoplanet atmosphere space

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