JOURNAL ARTICLE

A CRUMBLING EXOPLANET SPILLS ITS GUTS.

  • Published In: Science News, 2025, v. 207, n. 3. P. 12 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: GROSSMAN, LISA 3 of 3

Abstract

Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery by observing an exoplanet's interior for the first time. The exoplanet, K2 22b, located 800 light-years away, is emitting dust clouds that reveal its chemical composition, providing insights into its mantle. The dust's composition includes unexpected elements like nitric oxide and carbon dioxide, suggesting a unique phenomenon of a disintegrating snowball planet. Further observations are needed to confirm these findings and explore other disintegrating exoplanets. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science News. 2025/03, Vol. 207, Issue 3, p12
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0036-8423
  • Accession Number:182998763
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