History of Cloud in Timeline

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Cloud

In meteorology, a cloud is a visible mass of tiny liquid droplets, frozen crystals, or particles suspended in the atmosphere. These droplets and crystals can be composed of water or other chemicals. Clouds form when air becomes saturated, either through cooling to its dew point or by gaining enough moisture to raise the dew point to the ambient temperature.

October 2013: Detection of Clouds in Kepler-7b

In October 2013, high altitude, optically thick clouds were detected in the atmosphere of the exoplanet Kepler-7b.

December 2013: Cloud Detection in GJ 436 b and GJ 1214 b

In December 2013, cloud detection was announced in the atmospheres of exoplanets GJ 436 b and GJ 1214 b.