SIMP 0136 exhibits variations in brightness as it rotates, similar to gas giants like Jupiter. This phenomenon is attributed to the unevenness of its cloud layers and differences in temperature. According to Philip Muirhead from Boston University, this is analogous to Earth's surface dynamics, where rotating views expose varying colors due to land and water. Additionally, researchers observed hot spots indicative of auroras, but the brightness shifts may also be influenced by concentrated carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide areas in the atmosphere, complicating the explanation beyond just cloud and temperature effects.
The brightness of SIMP 0136 changes as it rotates due to variations in the state of its cloud layers and infrared radiation.
Researchers believe that areas of concentrated carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide may also influence the infrared brightness of SIMP 0136.
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