Weather report: Expect scattered, patchy clouds made up of silicates on planet VHS 1256 b.
Ever had sand hot whip across your face? That�??s a soothing experience compared to the volatile conditions discovered high in the atmosphere of planet VHS 1256 b. Researchers using NASA�??s James Webb Space Telescope proved that its clouds are made up of silicate particles, ranging from fine specks to small grains. Plus, its near-constant cloud cover is on the move! The team projects that the silicates swirling in these clouds periodically get too heavy and rain into the depths of the planet�??s atmosphere. Webb�??s observations also show clear signatures of water, methane and carbon monoxide, and provide evidence for carbon dioxide. This is only the beginning of the team�??s research �?? many more findings are expected as they continue to dig in to Webb�??s �??downpour�?� of data.
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