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New data from the Very Large Telescope supports the hypothesis that CoRoT-2 b, a hot Jupiter exoplanet, rotates much slower than other hot Jupiters, explaining its westward winds.
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Pasadena, California
Who
Emily Rauscher, Aurora Kesseli, and Lisa Dang
What
New data from the Very Large Telescope supports the hypothesis that CoRoT-2 b, a hot Jupiter exoplanet, rotates much slower than other hot Jupiters, explaining its westward winds.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:50:00 GMT · 3h 38m ago
Where
Pasadena, California ·
Why
The planet CoRoT-2 b has puzzled astronomers for nearly a decade because its planetary winds blow to the west, contradicting theoretical predictions for hot Jupiters which suggest eastward winds.
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How this affects you
This discovery provides a better understanding of exoplanets by demonstrating that a one-size-fits-all model does not work, even for planets that have been studied for a long time. It highlights the diversity of planetary behavior beyond our solar system and encourages further observation with new tools.
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