Exoplanet Enaiposha Redefined as a 'Super-Venus' by JWST

Observations from the JWST have reclassified exoplanet Enaiposha (GJ 1214 b), initially deemed a mini-Neptune, as a 'super-Venus'. Located 47 light-years from Earth, orbiting a red dwarf star, Enaiposha exhibits a dense atmosphere composed of hydrogen, helium, methane, carbon dioxide, and water. The atmosphere, shrouded in thick clouds and haze, contains complex metals, challenging traditional exoplanet classification models. Spectroscopic analysis revealed carbon dioxide and methane, indicating similarities to Venus. The study of Enaiposha's atmosphere may provide insights into the evolution of other planetary atmospheres, potentially aiding the search for life on other exoplanets.