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A glowing, steamy surprise: NASA’s web takes an even closer look at a mysterious planet

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Planet GJ 1214 b

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)

James Webb Space Telescope reveals mysterious planet glowing eerily

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James Webb Space Telescope reveals mysterious planet glowing eerily

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