We went on summer break (or winter break for our astronomer down under) but JWST did not! In our first episode back, we report on two new JWST Astrobites about exoplanet atmosphere. Kiersten tells us about the search for an atmosphere in a famous planetary system, Sabrina explains how poisonous gasses can signal “pre-life,” and Will appreciates null results that aren’t his own. 

 

Astrobites:

https://astrobites.org/2023/08/08/vibe-checking-trappist-1c/

https://astrobites.org/2023/08/19/signs-of-pre-life-jwst/

 

Space sound: 

https://chandra.si.edu/photo/2022/sonify5/animations.html