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Strange winds blow through this exoplanet’s atmosphere
- Some exoplanets, like hot Jupiters such as WASP-121 b, exhibit characteristics vastly different from those in our Solar System.
- WASP-121 b is an ultra-hot Jupiter located about 860 light-years away, tidally locked to its star.
- Research using the VLT and ESPRESSO instruments revealed powerful winds and unique atmospheric features on Tylos.
- The studies identified iron, titanium, sodium, and hydrogen in its atmosphere, challenging existing weather paradigms.
- One study focused on the vertical structure of atmospheric dynamics, uncovering distinct wind patterns and layers.
- Another study delved into Tylos' chemistry, detecting elements like Ti I, Mn I, and Co I, offering insights into its composition.
- The findings serve as a testbed for Global Circulation Models and push the boundaries of exoplanet atmosphere research.
- Ground-based observations provided detailed 3D maps and revealed complex atmospheric processes on this unique exoplanet.
- The upcoming Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) is expected to revolutionize exoplanet atmosphere studies with its enhanced capabilities.
- Scientists anticipate uncovering more remarkable discoveries about exoplanet atmospheres with advanced telescopes like the ELT.
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