Webb Telescope detects ‘turbulent’ clouds on huge exoplanet that orbits 2 stars

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected clouds made of silicates, similar to sand here on Earth, as well as water, methane and carbon monoxide on exoplanet VHS 1256 b. The exoplanet is more massive than Jupiter, is about 40 light-years from Earth and orbits a pair of stars. Full Story: https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-exoplanet-gritty-clouds

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