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Effect of Atmosphere on a Planet’s Dayside Temperature
Researchers can determine whether or not a tidally locked rocky planet has an atmosphere by comparing its measured temperature to computer models. The dayside temperature of TRAPPI...
- Date
- Nov 20, 2025
- Observatory
- James Webb Space Telescope
- Credit
- NASA / ESA / CSA / STScI
- Archive ID
- effect-of-atmosphere-on-a-planets-dayside-temperature
Researchers can determine whether or not a tidally locked rocky planet has an atmosphere by comparing its measured temperature to computer models. The dayside temperature of TRAPPIST-1 b, for example, is very close to the model that assumes the planet has no atmosphere.
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About the Object
- R.A. PositionR.A. PositionRight ascension – analogous to longitude – is one component of an object's position.23h 06m 30s
- Dec. PositionDec. PositionDeclination – analogous to latitude – is one component of an object's position.-05d 02m 30s
- ConstellationConstellationOne of 88 recognized regions of the celestial sphere in which the object appears.Aquarius
- DistanceDistanceThe physical distance from Earth to the astronomical object. Distances within our solar system are usually measured in Astronomical Units (AU). Distances between stars are usually measured in light-years. Interstellar distances can also be measured in parsecs.40 light-years