
Unveiling the Mysteries of an Ultra-Hot Neptune with the James Webb Telescope
Discovered in 2020, LTT 9779 b is an “ultra-hot Neptune” orbiting 262 light-years away. LTT 9779 b completes an orbit in 19 Earth hours and endures temperatures up to 3,630°F (2,000°C). The planet is tidally locked, with a hot dayside and cooler