JWST Detects Unexpected Water-Ice Clouds on Exoplanet

Published: 2026-04-22
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily
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The James Webb Space Telescope has directly observed water-ice clouds on the exoplanet Epsilon Indi Ab, a discovery that challenges current atmospheric models for gas giants. Scientists also noted lower-than-expected ammonia levels, likely obscured by these thick, patchy clouds. These findings suggest a more intricate atmospheric composition for exoplanets than previously understood.

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