"Webb's Discovery: Powerful Jet Stream Unveiled in Jupiter's Atmosphere"

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"Webb's Discovery: Powerful Jet Stream Unveiled in Jupiter's Atmosphere"
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a high-speed jet stream over Jupiter's equator, providing insights into the interaction of layers in the planet's atmosphere. The jet stream, spanning over 3,000 miles wide, was detected using Webb's Near-Infrared Camera. The observations revealed wind shears and allowed researchers to track the jet's movement. The discovery highlights the capabilities of Webb in studying Jupiter's atmosphere and its ever-changing features.

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