"James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Exoplanet with Sand Clouds and Sulfuric Skies"

Observations by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) suggest that the gas giant planet WASP-107b has clouds made of tiny bits of sand. The sand acts like water on Earth, falling towards the planet's hotter interior and evaporating back up to form clouds. This discovery reveals the existence of bizarre clouds beyond our solar system and provides valuable insights into the atmospheric composition of distant planets. The JWST's ability to detect infrared light and make precise measurements has allowed scientists to confirm the presence of sand clouds on WASP-107b, challenging previous assumptions and paving the way for further exploration of otherworldly cloud formations.
- Astronomers have found a planet with clouds made of sand NPR
- Planet where it rains sand revealed by Nasa telescope The Guardian
- Webb Telescope Spots World With Sand Clouds and Sulfuric Skies Gizmodo
- JWST detects water vapor, sulfur dioxide and sand clouds in the atmosphere of a nearby exoplanet Phys.org
- James Webb Space Telescope reveals sandy surprise in distant planet Space.com
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