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JWST detects methane in atmosphere of temperate gas giant
Key Takeaways
- JWST observed TOI-199b during a transit using transmission spectroscopy.
- Astronomers identified methane in the planet’s atmosphere.
- The finding matches long-standing models for temperate gas giant chemistry.
- Carbon dioxide and ammonia are cited as candidate molecules for future study.
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