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Webb tracks a giant exoplanet as it heats up in real time
Key Takeaways
- NASA says Webb observed HD 80606 b heating dramatically during a close pass by its star.
- The exoplanet’s temperature rises by about 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Researchers are using the system to study fast atmospheric changes on a hot Jupiter.
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DT Editorial Team··via science.nasa.gov