# "Pink Planet" is surrounded by salty clouds, researchers using Webb telescope find

> Researchers studying the universe's "Pink Planet" have discovered an unexpected feature in its atmosphere: clouds made of salt.

- **Source:** [Cbsnews](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/james-webb-telescope-pink-planet-salt-clouds/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a385bbee8976fcb37ce01d1)
- **Published:** 2026-06-21
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #clouds #pink #planet #researchers #salty #telescope #webb #atmosphere
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