"James Webb Telescope Discovers Water World Beyond Neptune"

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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has provided new insights into the composition of the exoplanet GJ 1214 b, also known as Gliese 1214 b or Enaiposha. Using infrared data and model calculations, researchers have found evidence of a reflective, dense haze in the planet's upper atmosphere, suggesting the presence of water vapor and possibly methane. The observations confirm the presence of hydrogen and helium in the atmosphere, and the possibility of a water world composition with 80% water and 20% rock. Further studies will focus on understanding the planet's internal structure and temperature.
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