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Astronomers Map the Surprising Layers of an Ultra-Hot Alien Planet
Astronomers have just mapped the 3D structure of an alien planet’s atmosphere for the first time, revealing some surprising details about the planet WASP-121b, also known as Tylos. This planet is what’s called an “ultra-hot Jupiter” — a massive gas planet that orbits incredibly close to its star, making it super hot. WASP-121b’s atmosphere is…