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mustapipa@scicomm.xyz ("Mikko Tuomi") wrote:
Astronomers have peered through the #atmosphere of an #exoplanet, mapping its 3D structure for the first time.
WASP-121 b has powerful winds carrying chemical elements like iron and titanium, creating intricate weather patterns across the #planet’s atmosphere.
The discovery opens the door for detailed studies of the chemical makeup and weather of other alien worlds.
#astronomy #exoplanets
https://www.eso.org/public/news/eso2504/