First Map of an Extrasolar Planet

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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Good work Data.

[Nibbler999]

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.

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[SeaDour]

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