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‘Hot Jupiter’ Supersonic Winds Point to Magnetic Fields Beyond Our Solar System

‘Hot Jupiter’ Supersonic Winds Point to Magnetic Fields Beyond Our Solar System

Astronomers report the first evidence of magnetic fields on exoplanets after observing violent winds exceeding 15,000 mph on hot Jupiters. The finding marks a major step forward in understanding exoplanetary atmospheres and magnetism.

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'Hot Jupiter' winds blasting at over 15,000 mph reveal 1st evidence of exoplanets with magnetic fields