Surprised astronomers just discovered a world that blurs the line between planet and stellar remnant, hiding in a system ...
Searching for exomoons—moons that orbit around another planet—was one of the most exciting capabilities expected of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) when it launched in late 2021. So, after four ...
A team of astronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope to create the first 3D atmospheric map of an exoplanet. The fiery WASP-18b, a massive “ultra-hot Jupiter,” revealed striking temperature ...
The best JWST images capture a universe far older, brighter, and more dynamic than anything seen before. Through powerful infrared eyes, the James Webb Space Telescope reveals structures from ...