<ul><li>A new study has revealed the structure of extreme winds on WASP-121b, a gas giant located 1,300 light-years away.</li><li>This exoplanet is almost twice the size of Jupiter and experiences scorching temperatures reaching 3,000°C (5,400°F) on one side, and a drop of 1,500°C (2,700°F) on the other.</li><li>Scientists used the ESPRESSO spectrograph, mounted on the Very Large Telescope, to directly measure wind speeds on WASP-121b.</li><li>This groundbreaking discovery aids in the understanding of planetary atmospheres and provides insights into hot Jupiters and their migration.</li></ul>

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