A distant planet traversing its orbit shows variations in its infrared brightness, providing the first map of its climate. These variations paint a picture of a dynamic world, with efficient redistribution of stellar heat.
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Burrows, A. Remote climes. Nature 447, 155–156 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/447155a
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