| Title: |
Scorching supersonic winds swirl on alien planet. |
| Authors: |
Wilkins, Alex |
| Source: |
New Scientist. 2/1/2025, Vol. 265 Issue 3528, p19-19. 1/4p. |
| Subjects: |
SPEED of sound, PLANETARY atmospheres, PLANETS, JUPITER (Planet), EARTH (Planet) |
| Abstract: |
Researchers have discovered scorching supersonic winds swirling around the equator of the alien planet WASP-127b, located over 500 light years away from Earth. The winds, composed of water and carbon monoxide, are moving at a speed of 33,000 kilometers per hour, making them the fastest ever measured on a planet. Despite the extreme speeds, individuals in these winds would not feel the movement, but would experience drastic temperature changes as the winds shift from the hot side of the planet to the cold side. [Extracted from the article] |
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MAS Ultra - School Edition |
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