Ultra-hot Neptune that shouldn’t exist

JWST uncovers rare ultra-hot Neptune LTT 9779 b's exotic atmosphere
A team of international researchers including Dr. Jake Taylor from the Department of Physics at the University of Oxford, has used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to explore the exotic atmosphere of LTT 9779 b,
A 2,000°C Inferno That Still Shimmers: An Ultra-Hot Neptune’s Mystery
LTT 9779 b, an ultra-hot Neptune, is defying expectations. With temperatures soaring to nearly 2,000°C and a tidally locked orbit, one side faces eternal fire while the other remains in shadow. Yet, reflective clouds on its western hemisphere provide a surprising twist,
JWST provides insights into rare ultra-hot Neptune LTT 9779 b
A team of international researchers including Dr Jake Taylor from the Department of Physics at the University of Oxford, has used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to explore the exotic atmosphere of LTT 9779 b,
JWST Helps Identify Rare Ultra-Hot Neptune 262 Light Years Away
The weather for Neptune today is sunny, with a chance of reflective clouds. Learn more about the uniquely blazing atmosphere of this ultra-hot exoplanet.
Fire and clouds: The ultra-hot Neptune that shouldn’t exist
A rare “ultra-hot Neptune” has revealed startling details, from near-2,000°C surface temperatures to unexpected reflective clouds.
Ultra-Hot Neptune's Skies: Partly Cloudy Forecast
The exotic atmosphere of LTT 9779 b, a rare "ultra-hot Neptune," is coming to light thanks to observations via the James Webb Space Telescope led by
Today's forecast: Partially cloudy skies on an 'ultra-hot Neptune'
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers investigate the extreme weather patterns and atmospheric properties of exoplanet LTT 9779 b. New JWST observations with NIRISS reveal a dynamic atmosphere: powerful winds sweep around the planet,
Scientists spotted an unheard-of planet. Webb just peered into it.
The Webb telescope — a scientific collaboration between NASA, ESA, and the Canadian Space Agency — is designed to peer into ...
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JWST Spies a Giant Space Hamburger—and Maybe Planetary Origins, Too
It’s neither fast nor food, but a spectacular object called HH 30 looks appetizing for astronomers in a new image from the ...
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LTT 9779 b: A Window into Extreme Exoplanetary Weather
What can an extremely hot Neptune-sized exoplanet teach scientists about exoplanetary weather? This is what a recent study published Nature Astronomy hopes | Space ...
NASA’s Webb Just Found Something Unexpected Beyond Neptune
Trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs) are icy bodies that vary widely in size, from large dwarf planets like Pluto and Eris—each ...
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4K View Of Neptune Via James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope's Near-Infrared camera (NIRCam) captured stunning imagery of Neptune. It is the "clearest view of this peculiar planet’s rings in more than 30 years,” according to ...