“Out of science fiction”: First 3D observations of an exoplanet’s atmosphere reveal a unique climate – ESO Press Release

Astronomers have peered through the atmosphere of a planet beyond the Solar System, mapping its 3D structure for the first time. By combining all four telescope units of the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT), they found powerful winds carrying chemical elements like iron and titanium, creating intricate weather patterns across the planet’s atmosphere. The discovery opens the door for detailed studies of the chemical makeup and weather of other alien worlds. – Read the full story on ESO Press Release

The 3D structure of the atmosphere of the exoplanet Tylos - Credits: ESO
The 3D structure of the atmosphere of the exoplanet Tylos – Credits: ESO