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An Exoplanet’s Supersonic Jet Stream
- A new study reveals a supersonic jet stream in the atmosphere of WASP-127b, a hot Jupiter exoplanet.
- The jet stream has a speed of 9 kilometers per second, much higher than the wind speed on Neptune in our Solar System.
- The planet's poles have lower wind speeds and are colder compared to the equatorial region.
- These findings demonstrate that exoplanets can exhibit extreme and unpredictable weather.
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