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James Webb reveals a strange bulge in an alien planet's atmosphere

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October 18, 2026 • 50 views
Original source: Science Daily
James Webb reveals a strange bulge in an alien planet's atmosphere

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered that a distant alien planet's atmosphere is surprisingly lopsided. Located 1,300 light-years away, the scorching gas giant WASP-17b experiences powerful winds that redistribute heat, causin…

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