How some (crazy) researchers 3d mapped an exoplanet, explained!

18/06/2025 4 min

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Episode Synopsis

For the first time in history, astronomers have mapped the atmosphere of an exoplanet in 3D—tracking winds, heat, and chemical layers on a planet 850 light-years away. In this episode of Everything Explained in 5 Minutes, we dive into the breakthrough that’s turning blurry dots into dynamic weather worlds. What’s high-dispersion spectroscopy? How do you detect wind on a planet you can’t see? And why does it matter for the future of space exploration? All explained, in just 5 minutes.