JWST Observes Extreme Temperature Changes on Distant Exoplanet

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Published: 2026-06-22
Category: science
Source: Sci.News
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The James Webb Space Telescope has captured observations of exoplanet HD 80606b, known for its highly eccentric orbit. As the planet approaches its star, its temperature rapidly increases by over 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. This allows scientists to study real-time atmospheric and chemical changes on the distant world.

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