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Astronomers probe layer-cake structure of brown dwarf’s atmosphere

Posted: 30 Jul 2021 01:54 PM PDT

Astronomers have developed a new way to capture all the exquisite 'layer-cake' details of a brown dwarf's cloud structure. Because brown dwarfs are similar to super-Jupiters, this innovative technique can help deepen scientists' understanding of the atmospheres of giant alien worlds that are more massive than Jupiter.

HR 8799 super-Jupiters’ days measured for the first time, gives a new spin on unraveling planet formation mystery

Posted: 29 Jul 2021 03:35 PM PDT

Astronomers have captured the first-ever spin measurements of HR 8799, the famed system that made history as the very first exoplanetary system to have its image taken.