This could be the most volcanic world we’ve ever found
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2467509-distant-exoplanet-may-be-the-most-volcanic-world-ever-found/
This could be the most volcanic world we’ve ever found
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2467509-distant-exoplanet-may-be-the-most-volcanic-world-ever-found/
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Is it Mustafar? I do really hope that it’s Mustafar.
Subject is [L 98-59 b](https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.18680). From my memory, JWST data reveals indications of sulfur dooxide atmosphere on this planet (although airless rock model also fits), which the researchers suggest may be caused by intense volcanism, probably induced by it getting tugged around by its neighbouring planets. Note that this system is also home to [L 98-59 d](https://arxiv.org/abs/2408.15855) where we also found possible signs of sulfur rich atmosphere last year. Overall an exciting system and a break from the string of airless rocky planets – more work needed!