JWST Detects Atmospheric Differences on Exoplanet WASP-121 b

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Published: 2026-06-10
Category: science
Source: EurekAlert!
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Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have observed significant atmospheric variations between the morning and evening sides of the exoplanet WASP-121 b. This discovery provides empirical confirmation for earlier theoretical models regarding the atmospheric conditions of ultra-hot gas giants. The telescope's advanced sensitivity was crucial for these detailed observations.

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