The James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) captured commissioning images of Jupiter, revealing prominent features such as the Great Red Spot, several moons (Europa, Metis, ...

Just recently on the blog I posted a series of images of Jupiter taken by JWST, some of which showed Jupiter’s faint ring. I don’t think a lot of people know that all four giant planets in our solar ...

Generally speaking, gas giants have a tendency to exude rings and attract moons around their planetary orbits, and it's not just Saturn that has its own outer rings or moons, which define the shape, ...

Jupiter, the fifth planet in our solar system and by far most massive, is a treasure trove of scientific discovery. Last year a pair of studies found that the planet’s iconic Great Red Spot is 40 ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. For years, scientists have wondered why Jupiter doesn't have thick, bright rings like neighboring ...

The infrared images are so clear that you can see Jupiter's thin rings and some of its moons. Scientists are surprised that JWST can see so clearly, so soon. NASA has cast its most powerful infrared ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Saturn boasts the most iconic rings in our solar system, but it is ...

In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have identified a super-Jupiter exoplanet with an extensive ring system, reminiscent of Saturn but on a much grander scale. This finding not only intrigues ...

When you think of the iconic features of the planets in our solar system, one particular image that jumps to mind is Saturn with its stunning rings. But Saturn’s bigger next door neighbor Jupiter also ...

Some of the James Webb Space Telescope’s first real science won’t be all far-off galaxies and distant stars. In fact, some of the first heavy-hitting science will come from our cosmic backyard. As ...