Nightside clouds form and winds drive disequilibrium chemistry on a hot Jupiter
Nature Astronomy, Published online: 30 April 2024; doi:10.1038/s41550-024-02231-w
Phase-curve observations of the ‘hot Jupiter’ exoplanet WASP-43b, made at mid-infrared wavelengths using JWST, provide evidence that fast winds limit the formation of methane on the cooler, cloudy nightside of the planet.
—————
Free Secure Email – Transcom Sigma
Transcom Hosting
Transcom Premium Domains