Distant Planet May Be On Its 2nd Atmosphere, NASA’s Hubble Finds

The video discusses the planet GJ 1132 B, which initially had a gaseous atmosphere that was lost due to intense radiation. It later developed a secondary atmosphere through volcanic activity. This atmosphere consists of molecular hydrogen, hydrogen cyanide, methane, and an aerosol haze. Scientists believe the hydrogen from the original atmosphere was absorbed into the planet's mantle and released through volcanic processes. The James Webb Space Telescope will be used to study volcanic activity on the planet, providing insights into similar processes on other planets.

What caused the initial atmosphere of GJ 1132 B to be lost?

• Gravitational pull from a nearby black hole

• A massive solar flare

• A collision with another planet

• Intense radiation from its star

What transformation did GJ 1132 B undergo after losing its initial atmosphere?

• It was reduced to a rocky core

• It became a gas giant

• It expanded in size

• It turned into a water world

What elements are found in the secondary atmosphere of GJ 1132 B?

• Helium and argon

• Carbon dioxide and water vapor

• Molecular hydrogen, hydrogen cyanide, and methane

• Oxygen and nitrogen

How is the secondary atmosphere of GJ 1132 B replenished?

• Through volcanic gases seeping through the crust

• By comet impacts

• Through photosynthesis

• By capturing gases from nearby planets

What is the significance of the James Webb Space Telescope in studying GJ 1132 B?

• It will search for signs of life

• It will detect hot areas of volcanic activity

• It will map the planet's surface

• It will measure the planet's magnetic field