Pink Planet Mystery: Indian Astronomer Finds Salt Clouds on GJ504b

An Indian astronomer has helped solve the mystery of the famous Pink Planet, GJ504b, using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Located 57 light-years away, this unusual pink-coloured world has puzzled scientists since its discovery in 2013. By analysing the planet's atmosphere, researchers detected water vapour, methane, carbon dioxide and ammonia. The breakthrough came when scientists discovered that the atmosphere contains clouds made of salt particles, providing some of the first direct evidence of salt clouds on a cold planetary body. The discovery not only reveals the secrets of GJ504b but also showcases the incredible power of the James Webb Space Telescope, which operates 1.5 million km from Earth. Scientists say findings like these could help them study increasingly Earth-like worlds in the future. #JamesWebbSpaceTelescope #PinkPlanet #Space #NASA #VisionIAS