In December 2013, NASA reported that clouds may have been detected in the atmosphere of GJ 1214 b. [17][18][19][20] The atmosphere of GJ 1214 b may be abundant in CO₂ which resembles the planet Venus, according to a 2024 study. [21]

May 10, 2023 · This artist’s concept depicts the planet GJ 1214 b, a “mini-Neptune” with what is likely a steamy, hazy atmosphere. A new study based on observations by NASA’s Webb telescope provides insight into this type of planet, the most common in the galaxy.

Dec 31, 2013 · This is an illustration of the hypothetical appearance of the exoplanet GJ 1214b, which is known as a "super-Earth" type planet because it is slightly more than six Earth masses. Spectroscopic observations with NASA's Hubble Space Telescope provide evidence of high clouds blanketing the planet.

Jan 1, 2014 · Here we report a measurement of the transmission spectrum of GJ 1214b at near-infrared wavelengths that definitively resolves this ambiguity. The data, obtained with the Hubble Space Telescope,...

Jan 26, 2025 · The exoplanet GJ 1214 b was a puzzle for more than a decade because its dense, reflective cloud covering made previous observations ambiguous. Detected at 48 light years away in the direction of the constellation Ophiuchus, the planet, in terms of size, is located between Earth and Neptune.

Oct 6, 2024 · I’ve arrived at GJ 1214 b, a planet completely enveloped in a thick, impenetrable blanket of toxic clouds. From orbit, the view is both awe-inspiring and unsettling—an endless sea of dark, swirling gases that churn violently, blocking out all light from the distant star it orbits.

Jan 18, 2025 · In the case of GJ 1214 b, JWST’s ability to detect molecular signatures through thick cloud layers was instrumental in uncovering the planet’s secrets. This technological leap is a testament to human ingenuity and collaboration.

May 10, 2023 · NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has observed a steamy, highly reflective mini-Neptune exoplanet, GJ 1214 b, using its Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) to reveal details about its atmosphere.

Jan 2, 2014 · From the journal Nature, so-called "super Earths" that orbit distant stars are among the most common planets in the galaxy. Now scientists have done a detailed analysis of one super Earth's...

Feb 4, 2025 · The dense cloud cover of GJ 1214 b, once a formidable barrier to observation, has been pierced by JWST's advanced infrared capabilities, revealing the planet's vibrant atmospheric dynamics. In comparing this exoplanet to Venus, scientists are searching for a deeper understanding of greenhouse effects and atmospheric upheaval.