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Webb Telescope Unveils Extreme Weather on Distant Hot Jupiter

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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:sciencescience-and-technology#atmospheric-studies#exoplanets#james-webb-space-telescope#nasa#science-and-technology#wasp-39-b
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  1. Eternal Day and Night: Webb’s Journey To Understand a Distant World’s Bizarre Atmosphere  SciTechDaily
  2. Hot Gas Giant Exoplanet WASP-39 b Transit Light Curve (NIRSpec)  WebbTelescope.org
  3. NASA’s Webb Investigates Eternal Sunrises, Sunsets on Distant World  Science@NASA
  4. A Bizarre Weather Quirk Means This Planet's Permanent Night Is 300 Degrees Hotter Than Its Permanent Day  Gizmodo
  5. "I'm an exoplanet scientist. This is how we use the Webb Telescope to analyse the clouds of hot Jupiter gas giants"  Sky at Night Magazine

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