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  James Webb Telescope Captures Neptune’s Auroras in Stunning Detail

  The James Webb Space Telescope has provided the first-ever direct images of Neptune’s auroras, revealing surprising details about the ice giant’s atmosphere. Unlike auroras on Earth, Jupiter, or Saturn, Neptune’s auroras appear across unexpected locations due to its tilted and offset magnetic field. Scientists also detected the presence of H...

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  NASA's Webb Captures First Direct Images Of Carbon Dioxide Outside Solar System

  This finding provides compelling evidence that the giant planets in HR 8799 formed through core accretion, a process similar to the formation of Jupiter and Saturn.

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  JWST Identifies Cooling Gas in Phoenix Cluster, Unlocking Star Formation Process

  The James Webb Space Telescope has detected the missing cooling gas in the Phoenix Cluster, a galaxy cluster located 5.8 billion light-years away. Researchers used the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) to identify gas at around 540,000 degrees Fahrenheit trapped in cavities within the cluster. This discovery resolves a long-standing mystery of how sta...

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  James Webb Space Telescope Captures Sagittarius A Emitting Continuous Flares in Milky Way’s Core

  The James Webb Space Telescope has captured Sagittarius A*, the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole, emitting flares continuously. These bursts, varying in intensity and duration, have been observed over multiple sessions. Scientists believe the activity may be linked to magnetic interactions within the accretion disk. The phenomenon appears rand...

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  Asteroid 2024 YR4 Has a 2.3 Percent Chance of Hitting Earth in 2032, Says NASA

  Asteroid 2024 YR4, measuring 180 feet wide, has a 2.3% chance of impacting Earth on 22 December 2032, according to scientists. A smaller 0.3% risk of the asteroid colliding with the moon has also been noted. While the Earth impact could release energy equal to 8 megatons of TNT, a moon strike may create a visible crater. Researchers are using the J...

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  NASA SPHEREx Mission to Map Water Ice in the Milky Way for Life’s Origins

  NASA’s SPHEREx mission, launching February 27, will search for water ice and frozen compounds in the Milky Way’s molecular clouds. By surveying over 9 million regions, the mission aims to understand how these compounds influence planet and star formation. Findings will complement data from the James Webb Space Telescope, enhancing insights into...

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  Webb Telescope Unveils Hidden Process Behind Star Formation in Phoenix Cluster

  NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered the missing link in star formation within the Phoenix galaxy cluster. By mapping intermediate-temperature gas, researchers identified a crucial phase of cooling that was previously undetected. This discovery explains why the cluster’s supermassive black hole does not fully prevent star formation, ...

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  NASA Watches Asteroid 2024 YR4 With Chance Of Striking Earth In 2032

  Scientists estimate that an asteroid called 2024 YR4 has a 2.3 per cent (up from 1 per cent) chance of striking Earth in December 2032.

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  Bill Nelson Retires as NASA Chief; Janet Petro Named Acting Administrator

  Bill Nelson has retired as NASA administrator, with Janet Petro named as acting chief as Donald Trump begins his second term as president. Nelson's tenure saw the launch of landmark missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope and Artemis 1. Jared Isaacman has been nominated as the permanent NASA chief, awaiting Senate confirmation. Nelson ca...

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  NASA's TESS Discovers Fastest Disintegrating Planet Ever Seen: What You Need to Know

  NASA’s TESS has observed the closest and fastest disintegrating planet, BD+05 4868 Ab, located 141 light-years away. The planet loses a moon’s mass every million years as it is bombarded by its host star. Scientists are examining its massive dust trails, offering rare insights into the composition of terrestrial exoplanets. Researchers from MIT...

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  Hubble’s Detailed Andromeda Galaxy Mosaic Sheds Light on Its Past and Evolution

  NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has produced a massive photomosaic of the Andromeda galaxy, revealing more than 200 million stars. The study offers fresh insights into Andromeda’s evolutionary history, which includes mergers with smaller galaxies. This breakthrough provides a clearer picture of the galaxy's structure and the processes that shaped...

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  James Webb Space Telescope Unveils Hidden Interstellar Wonders of Supernova Cassiopeia A

  The James Webb Space Telescope has provided a rare glimpse into the remnants of a centuries-old supernova in Cassiopeia A. Using infrared technology, the telescope captured a light echo caused by a massive star’s explosion, unveiling new insights into the interstellar medium and its magnetic structures. This breakthrough discovery offers valuable...

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  James Webb Space Telescope Detects Supernova From 11.4 Billion Years Ago

  Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have identified AT 2023adsv, a supernova that occurred 11.4 billion years ago. This stellar explosion, from a star 20 times the size of the Sun, offers a glimpse into the early universe's unique stellar evolution. Part of the JWST Advanced Deep Extragalactic Survey, the event highlights how th...

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  NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Shows 3D Structure Of Dust And Gas Between Stars

  NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured highly detailed images showing the complex layers of interstellar dust and gas.

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  James Webb Telescope Reveals Intricate Layers of Interstellar Dust And Gas, NASA Shares Image

  The initial findings offer novel perspectives on the relationship between star formation and the evolution of galaxies.