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First Map of an Extrasolar Planet

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the google-not-earth dept.

jiawen writes "Data from the Spitzer Space Telescope has been used by researchers to make the first-ever map of an extrasolar planet. It's a weather map, more precisely, showing temperature variations over the surface of a Hot Jupiter. It really is hot: even the coldest regions are about 1200 degrees F."

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  1. but can I view it by froggero1 · · Score: 4, Funny

    on google maps?

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  2. Good work Data. by Nibbler999 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Data from the Spitzer Space Telescope has been used by researchers to make the first-ever map of an extrasolar planet
    Data's really keeping himself busy these days.
  3. Obligatory Data Quote by SeaDour · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Life forms.... You tiny little life forms..... You precious little life forms.... Where are you?"