"Pink Planet" is surrounded by salty clouds, researchers using Webb telescope find - CBS News
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered clouds made of salt in the atmosphere of the planetary-mass companion GJ504b. This finding is significant because it is the first time such cloud signatures have been observed at these specific temperatures.
Why it matters
This discovery challenges existing theories about atmospheric composition in giant exoplanets and demonstrates the advanced capabilities of the Webb telescope in studying distant, cool celestial bodies.
Researchers studying the universe's "Pink Planet" have discovered an unexpected feature in its atmosphere: clouds made of salt.
The article is a straightforward report on scientific findings without political or social framing.
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