Hubble reveals variation between hot extrasolar planet atmospheres

Thursday, July 4, 2013 - 18:30 in Astronomy & Space

First results from the analysis of eight 'hot Jupiter' exoplanets suggest that winds and clouds play an important role in the atmospheric make up of these exotic planets. Catherine Huitson of the University of Exeter will present the results at the National Astronomy Meeting in St Andrews on Friday 5 July.

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