James Webb telescope reveals 'impossible' auroras on Jupiter that have astronomers scratching their heads
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Scientists used the James Webb Space Telescope to observe Jupiter's auroras on Christmas Day 2023, revealing rapidly-changing light patterns. The study found that a key molecule, H3+, lasts about 2.5 minutes in Jupiter's atmosphere, providing insights into atmospheric heating and cooling. Unexpected brightness patterns were observed, prompting further research to understand Jupiter's complex auroral processes.
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