NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has unveiled unprecedented insights into the intriguing world WASP-107b, a planet located 200 light-years away in the Virgo constellation.
The ground-breaking discovery, known as the "candy floss" planet due to its distinctive characteristics, WASP-107b has captivated astronomers for being both large and exceptionally light. Recent NASA observations showcase a celestial body beyond our solar system, featuring silicate sand clouds, scorching temperatures, powerful winds, and the distinctive scent of burnt matches, indicative of sulfur dioxide.
Professor Leen Decin, from the Catholic Institute (KU) Leuven and the research's first author, emphasized the limitations of our planetary knowledge, stating, "Our knowledge of other planets is based on what we know from Earth. That's very restricted knowledge," as quoted by The Guardian.
