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JWST detects methane in atmosphere of temperate gas giant
Observations of TOI-199b with the James Webb Space Telescope identified methane in the atmosphere of a cooler gas giant, supporting long-standing models.
Key Takeaways
- JWST observed TOI-199b during a transit using transmission spectroscopy.
- Astronomers identified methane in the planet’s atmosphere.
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