The Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO), planned for launch in the 2040s, represents the next major step in exoplanet characterisation. HWO will, for the first time, enable detailed studies of the atmospheres and surfaces of Earth-like exoplanets through high-contrast reflection spectroscopy across the UV, optical, and near-infrared. These wavelength ranges provide access to key molecular absorption [...]The post The Power Of Polarimetry For Characterising Exoplanet Atmospheres, Clouds, And Surfaces With NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory appeared first on Astrobiology.
The Power Of Polarimetry For Characterising Exoplanet Atmospheres, Clouds, And Surfaces With NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory
