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,
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,
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.
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,
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
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.
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A complete revolution of exo-Neptune LTT 9779 b was observed with the NIRISS/SOSS instrument onboard the JWST. The resulting full phase curve is indicative of an equatorial jet that transports ...