This artist’s concept depicts the planet GJ 1214 b, which is likely a “mini-Neptune” with a vaporous, hazy atmosphere. A new study based on observations from NASA’s Webb Telescope provides insight into these types of planets, which are among the most common in the galaxy. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/R. Hurt (IPAC)
This artist’s impression shows the nebulous-Neptune-sized planet recently observed with the James Webb Space Telescope. NASA/JPL-Caltech/R. Hurt (IPAC) Hide caption Toggle title NASA/JPL-Caltech/R. Hurt (IPAC) This artist’s impression shows the nebulous-Neptune-sized planet recently observed with the James Webb Space Telescope. NASA/JPL-Caltech/R. Hurt (IPAC) A mysterious, cloud-shrouded planet that has puzzled astronomers for years is less … Read more
Ultraluminous X-ray sources are objects that shine 10 million times as brightly as the Sun. Scientists say they are too bright to exist because they break the Eddington limit. A new study confirms the brightness of ULX – the mystery of how it exists remains unsolved. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access … Read more