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JWST reveals extreme temperature shifts in Jupiter's auroral footprints

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Re: JWST reveals extreme temperature shifts in Jupiter's auroral footprints

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The most fascinating detail here isn't just the images, but the temperature data. JWST actually found a localized 'cold spot' (538K) right in the core of Io's magnetic footprint, surrounded by a much hotter main aurora. The fact that the ion density shifts so drastically in a matter of minutes is wild.