James Webb

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  Chiron's Unique Surface and Coma: Key Insights from Recent Space Research

  Recent research has provided critical insights into Chiron, a celestial body between Jupiter and Neptune. Through observations by the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists discovered volatile ices and gases such as carbon dioxide and methane on its surface. Chiron’s gaseous coma offers researchers the opportunity to study gases from below its su...

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  TRAPPIST-1b Could Have Carbon Dioxide-Rich Atmosphere, Study Reveals

  A new study published in Nature Astronomy proposes that TRAPPIST-1b, the innermost planet in the TRAPPIST-1 system, might have a carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere. This discovery comes from new data showing a reflective haze in the planet's upper atmosphere. Scientists are also investigating the possibility of volcanic activity based on the planet’s...

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  James Webb and Chandra Capture Images of Star Clusters in Distant Galaxies

  NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory have unveiled stunning new images of two star clusters in the Small Magellanic Cloud. NGC 602, located approximately 200,000 light-years from Earth, showcases active star formation, with dust clouds and ionised gas revealing unique stellar birth conditions. Meanwhile, NGC 2264 featur...

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  Webb Telescope Confirms Planet-Forming Disks Last Longer in Early Universe

  The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed that planet-forming disks around stars in the early universe lasted far longer than previously believed. By studying NGC 346, a star cluster in the Small Magellanic Cloud, Webb observed disks surviving for 20–30 million years, challenging current models. This discovery suggests that low-metal environmen...

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  James Webb Telescope Spots 138 New Asteroids in the Main Belt, Some Heading Towards Earth

  Astronomers have discovered 138 new asteroids in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). These decametre-sized asteroids, some of which are on paths that could bring them close to Earth, were identified through a new computational technique. The discovery enhances our understanding of small space...

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  NASA’s Webb Telescope Reveals Firefly Sparkle, a Milky Way-Like Galaxy

  The James Webb Space Telescope has captured the Firefly Sparkle galaxy, existing 600 million years after the Big Bang. This rare discovery showcases a galaxy similar in mass to the Milky Way during its early years. Unprecedented details were revealed using gravitational lensing and infrared imaging, highlighting 10 distinct star clusters within Fir...

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  JWST Discovers Jupiter-Mass Binary Objects in Orion Nebula, Offering New Clues

  The James Webb Space Telescope has identified dozens of Jupiter-mass binary objects (JuMBOs) in the Orion Nebula. These enigmatic rogue gas giant pairs orbit each other at distances of 25 to 400 AU. Researchers propose they could be failed stars formed under extreme radiation conditions, ejected planetary systems, or a mix of both. Simulations repl...

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  James Webb Telescope Uncovers 'Baby Milky Way' Galaxy Actively Shaping The Early Universe

  This galaxy, which is stretched and magnified, glitters with 10 distinct star clusters that formed at different times.

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  Astronomers Find Frozen Water Beyond Solar System Using James Webb Telescope

  The protoplanetary disk, designated as 114-426, is situated in the Orion Nebula, a vast star-forming region approximately 1,300 light-years away from Earth.

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  Hubble Captures Closest View of Quasar 3C 273, Revealing Mysterious Structures

  The Hubble Space Telescope has provided an unprecedented view of quasar 3C 273, one of the brightest objects in the universe, unveiling mysterious features near its core. These include an L-shaped structure and blobs, likely smaller galaxies feeding the quasar’s black hole. The discovery also highlights a massive jet spanning 300,000 light-years ...

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  Scientists Conclude They Have No Idea Why Universe Is Growing The Way It Is

  Scientists cross-checked data from JWT and Hubble and concluded the mismatch in data could only be explained by a new phenomenon.

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  NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Fourth Planet in Kepler-51 System

  A study published in The Astronomical Journal reveals the discovery of Kepler-51e, the fourth planet in the Kepler-51 system, led by Dr Jessica Libby-Roberts of Penn State and Dr Kento Masuda of Osaka University. Observations indicated that only a four-planet model could explain the transit timing variations. Kepler-51e’s orbit, just inside the s...

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  James Webb Telescope Breaks Record with Discovery of Early Galaxies Dating 200 Million Years After Big Bang

  The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted five galaxy candidates dating back to 200 million years after the Big Bang. These findings could transform our understanding of early cosmic evolution. Discovered via gravitational lensing, these galaxies, if confirmed, predate known formations and offer vital insights into the universe’s infancy. Scient...

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  Sombrero Galaxy Appears Distinct In New Image From Webb Telescope

  The Sombrero galaxy, or Messier 104 or M104, is roughly 30 million light-years from the Earth in the Virgo constellation.

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  James Webb Telescope Discovers Star Formation Regions in Sombrero Galaxy

  A new image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has provided a fresh perspective on the Sombrero Galaxy (M104), located 30 million light-years away in the Virgo constellation. Captured in mid-infrared wavelengths by JWST’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), this detailed view reveals star-forming clumps in the galaxy’s outer dust rings...