The James Webb Space Telescope

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  Mysterious Icy Objects Found in Milky Way Baffle Astronomers: Everything You Need to Know

  Astronomers have identified mysterious icy objects in the outer Milky Way, raising questions about their nature. These structures, composed of ice and gas, are located in a region where star formation is rare. Despite early detections dating back to 2006-2011, recent observations using the AKARI space telescope and the ALMA array in Chile have prov...

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  Astronomers Discover New "Super-Venus" Exoplanet, Challenging Previous Assumptions

  The exoplanet Enaiposha (GJ 1214 b), previously thought to be a mini-Neptune, has been reclassified as a "Super-Venus" following new data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

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  Trillions of Comets Found in 74 Alien Star Systems, Unveiling Exocomets and Planetary Belts

  A discovery of trillions of comets in 74 star systems has opened new doors for understanding the role of exocomets in planetary water sources. The planetesimal belts, detected using ALMA and SMA telescopes, offer crucial insights into the evolution of planetary systems and the potential for life-supporting water on distant planets. This research pa...

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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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  New Study Uncovers Discrepancies in Universe’s Expansion Rate, Challenges Cosmology Models

  A recent study has revealed inconsistencies in the universe's expansion rate, further challenging established cosmological models. Measurements from the Hubble Space Telescope, James Webb Space Telescope, and the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) indicate that the universe is expanding at varying speeds. This discrepancy raises critical q...

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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.

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  Astronomers Discover Water and Carbon Dioxide in WASP-166 b's Atmosphere

  Astronomers have detected water and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of WASP-166 b, a hot super-Neptune exoplanet. Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the findings also noted ammonia in smaller quantities. WASP-166 b, located 368 light-years away, is a massive planet that orbits its star every 5.44 days, with a temperature of 1,2...

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  Astronomers Discover A Massive Distant Spiral Galaxy from the Early Universe

  Astronomers, using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), have identified Zhúlóng, a massive spiral galaxy with a redshift of 5.2. This discovery places the galaxy in a time when the universe was under a billion years old, providing critical insights into early galactic formation. Zhúlóng, named after a mythical Chinese dragon, spans 62,000 lig...

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  Top 5 Black Hole Discoveries of 2024: Plasma Jet, Intermediate Black Hole, and More

  Scientists have unveiled extraordinary discoveries about black holes, offering new insights into their evolution and impact on the universe. Among these findings is the potential detection of an intermediate black hole near Sagittarius A*, bridging the gap between stellar-mass and supermassive black holes. The James Webb Space Telescope observed a ...

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  Dead Galaxies, Mysterious Red Dots: James Webb Telescope's Findings So Far

  (The Conversation) On this day three years ago, we witnessed the nail-biting launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the largest and most powerful telescope humans have ever sent into space.