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James Webb Telescope Captures Image of Coldest Exoplanet, Epsilon Indi Ab

Astronomers have utilized NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to directly image Epsilon Indi Ab, located 12 light-years away and several times the mass of Jupiter. This finding marks Epsilon Indi Ab as one of the coldest exoplanets ever observed, prompting a reevaluation of its characteristics.

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2024-07-24T09:48:51.922096-07:00

Associated Press

NASA's Webb Telescope Discovers Super Jupiter with Century-Long Orbit

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2024-07-24T08:18:57.011484-07:00

Aviation Week

Oshkosh 2024: NASA Highlights Artemis II and X-59 Developments

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2024-07-24T15:58:56.752756-07:00

2024-07-12T08:06:40.304412-07:00

James Webb Telescope Celebrates 2nd Anniversary with Arp 142 Image

NASA/ESA/CSA Webb Telescope marks its second science anniversary with a new image of interacting galaxies Arp 142, known as the Penguin and the Egg. Their interaction began 25-75 million years ago and will eventually lead to their merger.

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New Scientist

Astronomers Decipher Cause of Record-Breaking GRB221009A GRB221009A, the largest gamma-ray burst ever recorded, has its origins clarified by astronomers, providing critical insights into cosmic explosion mechanisms.

2024-07-25T12:18:30.783498-07:00

Astronomers Decipher Cause of Record-Breaking GRB221009A

Aviation Week

Oshkosh 2024: NASA Highlights Artemis II and X-59 Developments NASA's participation at EAA AirVenture 2024 showcased significant updates on the Artemis II mission and the X-59 supersonic demonstrator, drawing considerable attention from attendees.

2024-07-24T15:58:56.752756-07:00

Oshkosh 2024: NASA Highlights Artemis II and X-59 Developments

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James Webb Telescope Captures Image of Coldest Exoplanet, Epsilon Indi Ab Astronomers have utilized NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to directly image Epsilon Indi Ab, located 12 light-years away and several times the mass of Jupiter. This finding marks Epsilon Indi Ab as one of the coldest exoplanets ever observed, prompting a reevaluation of its characteristics.

2024-07-24T09:48:51.922096-07:00

James Webb Telescope Captures Image of Coldest Exoplanet, Epsilon Indi Ab

Associated Press

NASA's Webb Telescope Discovers Super Jupiter with Century-Long Orbit NASA's Webb Space Telescope has directly observed a super Jupiter orbiting a star in a neighboring system. The exoplanet's lengthy orbital period exceeds a century, providing unique insights into giant planet formation and dynamics.

2024-07-24T08:18:57.011484-07:00

NASA's Webb Telescope Discovers Super Jupiter with Century-Long Orbit

Space.com

JWST Reveals Weather Patterns on Exoplanet WASP-39 b The James Webb Space Telescope has measured 'morning' and 'evening' on the tidally locked exoplanet WASP-39 b, providing crucial data on its atmospheric dynamics and weather patterns.

2024-07-17T11:07:10.102394-07:00

JWST Reveals Weather Patterns on Exoplanet WASP-39 b

Universe Today

JWST Reveals New Atmospheric Features on Jupiter Utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope's advanced infrared capabilities, researchers have identified previously unseen, detailed features in Jupiter's atmosphere, enhancing our understanding of its dynamic weather patterns.

2024-07-16T17:57:57.239479-07:00

JWST Reveals New Atmospheric Features on Jupiter

Reuters

Webb Telescope Detects Extreme Weather on Nearby Brown Dwarfs New findings from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal intense heat, toxic chemicals, and silicate clouds in the atmospheres of the two brown dwarfs closest to Earth, highlighting dynamic and severe weather conditions on these substellar objects.

2024-07-15T09:45:49.379483-07:00

Webb Telescope Detects Extreme Weather on Nearby Brown Dwarfs

SpaceQ

Canadian Space Agency Opens New AO for James Webb Space Telescope Use The Canadian Space Agency has released a new announcement of opportunity for scientists to utilize the James Webb Space Telescope, providing an exciting chance for further research and discoveries.

2024-07-12T10:35:56.928379-07:00

Canadian Space Agency Opens New AO for James Webb Space Telescope Use

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