Why Is TRAPPIST-1b So Hot?

Name: Why Is TRAPPIST-1b So Hot?
Uploaded: 2026-10-05T22:00:17+00:00
Duration: 38 s
Channel: Project Orbit
Description: TRAPPIST-1b is an Earth-sized rocky world orbiting extremely close to an ultra-cool red dwarf star. NASA’s Webb observations indicate a dayside temperature around 200°C and little evidence for a significant atmosphere.

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TRAPPIST-1b is an Earth-sized rocky world orbiting extremely close to an ultra-cool red dwarf star. NASA’s Webb observations indicate a dayside temperature around 200°C and little evidence for a significant atmosphere.