Webb Telescope Unveils Extreme Weather on Distant Hot Jupiter
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Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered significant atmospheric differences on the tidally locked exoplanet WASP-39 b, revealing a hotter evening side compared to its morning side due to powerful atmospheric circulations. This study marks a milestone in understanding exoplanetary atmospheres, with implications for future research on other tidally locked hot Jupiters.
Topics:science#atmospheric-studies#exoplanets#james-webb-space-telescope#nasa#science-and-technology#wasp-39-b
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