Another spin configuration for hot Jupiters

[ajtribick]

As well as the zero-obliquity tide-locked configuration, hot Jupiters can also apparently end up in a state where the planet spins on its side (obliquity near 90 degrees).

This would cause really weird weather patterns no doubt.

Obliquity Tides on Hot Jupiters
Some simulations of atmospheric currents on a high-obliquity hot Jupiter

[eburacum45]

A tilted, expanded hot Jupiter, eh?
Like a giant, hot Uranus?

(Sounds a little painful actually).

I must say, Chaos, that this particular link you provided is very interesting.
http://www.oklo.org/

Some extraordinary stuff there.

[Malenfant]

Yeah, I've yet to have a proper look at it, but I took a quick look and it's really wacky stuff. Interesting though!