2024-07-24T08:09:00.129332-07:00

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.

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Associated Press

NASA telescope spots a super Jupiter that takes more than a century to go around its star

Associated Press reports: Astronomers have directly observed a super Jupiter around a nearby star. And they say it takes more than a century for the giant planet to orbit it.

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

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2024-07-24T11:28:42.791617-07:00

Jupiter-like planet more massive than first thought, according to new space telescope images
Indian Express

2024-07-24T09:58:58.375460-07:00

NASA telescope spots a super Jupiter that takes over a century to go around its star
Seattle Times

2024-07-24T08:42:36.632550-07:00

NASA telescope spots a super Jupiter that takes more than a century to go around its star
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2024-07-24T08:19:27.628304-07:00

NASA Telescope Spots a Super Jupiter That Takes More Than a Century to Go Around Its Star
Associated Press

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

NASA telescope spots a super Jupiter that takes more than a century to go around its star
Toronto Star

2024-07-24T08:18:50.566862-07:00

NASA telescope spots a super Jupiter that takes more than a century to go around its star
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2024-07-24T08:09:00.129332-07:00

NASA telescope spots a super Jupiter that takes more than a century to go around its star

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