Scorching, rocky planet twice Earth's size found to have thick atmosphere
Thursday, 9 May 2024 () The so-called super Earth - known as 55 Cancri e - is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere, wrapped a blanket of carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. Exact amounts are unclear. Earth's atmosphere is a blend of nitrogen, oxygen, argon and other gases.
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