JWST Detects Potential Salt Clouds in Exoplanet Atmosphere

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Published: 2026-06-26
Category: science
Source: Mashable
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The James Webb Space Telescope has provided unprecedented atmospheric data for exoplanet GJ 504 b, suggesting the presence of salt clouds. This marks a significant step in directly analyzing distant planetary atmospheres. The discovery enhances our understanding of gas giant formation and exoplanetary environments.

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