Intellectually Curious
HATS-6 b: Webb’s Surprisingly Cool Gas Giant
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How does a giant planet form around a small star—and stay cooler than expected in a tight orbit? We explore HATS-6 b and the atmospheric clues revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope. From ammonia and other molecules to a possible reflective blanket of clouds or haze, this unusual gas giant offers a fresh test of our ideas about planet formation, atmospheric chemistry, and distant…