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New research led by a scientist at IPAC studying the hot Jupiter CoRoT-2 b has settled on one of three leading hypotheses explaining why its atmosphere has a hot spot in the opposite direction from what is seen on other exoplanets of this type.

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Pasadena, California

Who
Aurora Kesseli, Lisa Dang, scientists at IPAC, NExScI, and University of Waterloo
What
New research led by a scientist at IPAC studying the hot Jupiter CoRoT-2 b has settled on one of three leading hypotheses explaining why its atmosphere has a hot spot in the opposite direction from what is seen on other exoplanets of this type.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:20:09 GMT · 5h 13m ago
Where
Pasadena, California ·
Why
The research suggests CoRoT-2 b is not tidally locked, challenging previous assumptions about hot Jupiters.
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This finding indicates that a one-size-fits-all model for exoplanets is insufficient, prompting a re-evaluation of current planetary formation theories and models, which could affect the understanding of "habitable zones" around different stars.

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