"Unraveling the Enigma: Solving the Mystery of the 'Hell World' Exoplanet's Mysterious Heat Signature"

Scientists are using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to investigate the mysterious signals emitted by the exoplanet 55 Cancri e, also known as the "hell planet." The planet's extreme temperatures and volcanic activity create a constantly evolving atmosphere that is replenished by outgassing from its volcanoes. Previous theories suggested that the planet becomes a "bald rock" when its atmosphere is stripped away, but new research indicates that a thin, ever-replenishing "secondary atmosphere" remains. The JWST will help measure changes in infrared and visible light emitted by the planet, providing insights into its atmospheric composition and surface conditions.