James Webb telescope spots 'groundbreaking' molecule in scorching clouds of giant 'hell planet'
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has detected silicon monoxide gas in the atmosphere of exoplanet WASP-121b, a scorching "hell planet" 880 light-years away. This marks the first-ever discovery of this molecule in any planetary atmosphere. The finding showcases JWST's extraordinary capabilities and provides new insights into the formation and composition of extreme gas giants.
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