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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

The James Webb Telescope sees a new asteroid belt – another star in the Solar System

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The James Webb Telescope sees a new asteroid belt - another star in the Solar System

Stars can be seen with the naked eye, but planets orbiting other stars are incredibly difficult to see, even with the most powerful telescopes ever made. It wasn’t until 1992 that astronomers imaged an exoplanet, meaning a planet in another solar system; Before that, some astronomers thought that our solar system might be unique and … Read more