We know of 4,284 exoplanets in our galactic neighborhood. We can’t wait for @NASAWebb and @NASARoman to add even more! #GoodNeighborDayhttps://twitter.com/NASARoman/status/1310648713421881345 …
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This map by Spitzer is not 3D, although it is the first exoplanet temperature map! Webb can use a technique called a phase curve to build a complete 3D model of a planet’s atmosphere. If you were looking for more info on the map shown, here's a link: https://go.nasa.gov/34jBktH
The phase curve technique involves observing planets that circle their stars so closely they are tidally locked, and as a result have phases, much like our Moon does. This feature explains further:https://go.nasa.gov/2v3pupB
