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James Webb Detects Weather on Exoplanet From 280 Light Years Away

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope detects weather on distant exoplanet, revealing extreme conditions and detailed atmospheric composition.

The James Webb Telescope Just Made a Fascinating Discovery About Pluto's Huge Icy Moon

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovered new chemicals, including carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide, on Charon, enhancing understanding of its composition and history.

Side-by-side images from the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes show why NASA spent 25 years and $10 billion on the Webb

The James Webb Space Telescope is a revolutionary advancement in astronomy, providing unprecedented insights into the universe and surpassing the capabilities of the Hubble Space Telescope.

Scientists discover new planet that could support human life

Gliese 12 b, an Earth-like exoplanet, could host human life if proven to have an Earth-like atmosphere and temperature for water formation.

Outgoing NASA administrator urges incoming leaders to stick with Artemis plan

Bill Nelson expresses confidence in NASA's Artemis Program despite recent delays, citing unanimous testing conclusions regarding the heat shield.

James Webb Spots "Extremely Red" Black Hole

JWST spotted an extremely red supermassive black hole in a distant location.
The black hole's uniqueness challenges existing understanding of how such entities grow relative to host galaxies.

James Webb Detects Weather on Exoplanet From 280 Light Years Away

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope detects weather on distant exoplanet, revealing extreme conditions and detailed atmospheric composition.

The James Webb Telescope Just Made a Fascinating Discovery About Pluto's Huge Icy Moon

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovered new chemicals, including carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide, on Charon, enhancing understanding of its composition and history.

Side-by-side images from the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes show why NASA spent 25 years and $10 billion on the Webb

The James Webb Space Telescope is a revolutionary advancement in astronomy, providing unprecedented insights into the universe and surpassing the capabilities of the Hubble Space Telescope.

Scientists discover new planet that could support human life

Gliese 12 b, an Earth-like exoplanet, could host human life if proven to have an Earth-like atmosphere and temperature for water formation.

Outgoing NASA administrator urges incoming leaders to stick with Artemis plan

Bill Nelson expresses confidence in NASA's Artemis Program despite recent delays, citing unanimous testing conclusions regarding the heat shield.

James Webb Spots "Extremely Red" Black Hole

JWST spotted an extremely red supermassive black hole in a distant location.
The black hole's uniqueness challenges existing understanding of how such entities grow relative to host galaxies.
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#astronomy

Daily Telescope: Finally, we've found the core of a famous supernova

SN 1987A, the first observable supernova, still a topic of study
James Webb Space Telescope finds emission lines from a newly born neutron star

Daily Telescope: Gigantic new stars stir up a nebula

Researchers study Nebula NGC 604 in Triangulum Galaxy with 200 massive stars.
Image taken by James Webb Space Telescope shows red tendrils, ionized hydrogen, and carbon-based molecules.

Day 25 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Most Distant Known Galaxy

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered the most distant galaxy known, observed just 290 million years post-Big Bang.

James Webb Space Telescope Uncovers Most Distant Galaxy Ever Observed

Astronomers discover two of the oldest galaxies in the universe, including a bright and large one, using the James Webb Space Telescope.

James Webb Spots First-Ever Alien "Steam World"

Astronomers have discovered a new type of exoplanet, GJ 9827, known as a 'steam world', comprised largely of hot water vapor.

Study sheds light on mystery of giant galaxies in the early universe

Discovery of unexpected massive stars in early universe challenges existing cosmological models, revealing insights into the role of black holes in galaxy formation.

Daily Telescope: Finally, we've found the core of a famous supernova

SN 1987A, the first observable supernova, still a topic of study
James Webb Space Telescope finds emission lines from a newly born neutron star

Daily Telescope: Gigantic new stars stir up a nebula

Researchers study Nebula NGC 604 in Triangulum Galaxy with 200 massive stars.
Image taken by James Webb Space Telescope shows red tendrils, ionized hydrogen, and carbon-based molecules.

Day 25 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Most Distant Known Galaxy

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered the most distant galaxy known, observed just 290 million years post-Big Bang.

James Webb Space Telescope Uncovers Most Distant Galaxy Ever Observed

Astronomers discover two of the oldest galaxies in the universe, including a bright and large one, using the James Webb Space Telescope.

James Webb Spots First-Ever Alien "Steam World"

Astronomers have discovered a new type of exoplanet, GJ 9827, known as a 'steam world', comprised largely of hot water vapor.

Study sheds light on mystery of giant galaxies in the early universe

Discovery of unexpected massive stars in early universe challenges existing cosmological models, revealing insights into the role of black holes in galaxy formation.
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NASA'S James Webb Space Telescope has found the most distant galaxy ever observed

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovered the most distant known galaxy, challenging existing theories on early galaxy formation.

This Early Galaxy Grew Inside Out And Upends What We Know About Star Formation

In a newly discovered ancient galaxy, star formation occurs at the edges while the core contains older stars, reversing common perceptions of galaxy structure.

Webb confirms: Big, bright galaxies formed shortly after the Big Bang

The James Webb Space Telescope successfully imaged galaxies from just 250 million years after the Big Bang, revealing details about their formation and light sources.

The Webb Telescope Just Identified 6 Giant Gaseous Planets That Are More Massive Than Jupiter

Rogue planets may form independently in space, making them potentially more common than previously believed, suggesting new dynamics in planetary formation.

Found: First Actively Forming Galaxy as Lightweight as Young Milky Way - NASA Science

The James Webb Space Telescope achieved unparalleled imaging of a galaxy by using gravitational lensing and specialized infrared capabilities.

Day 10 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Glow of Hot, Young Stars

The Webb Telescope captured a fascinating view of galaxy I Zwicky 18, enhancing our understanding of star formation in early universe galaxies.

NASA'S James Webb Space Telescope has found the most distant galaxy ever observed

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovered the most distant known galaxy, challenging existing theories on early galaxy formation.

This Early Galaxy Grew Inside Out And Upends What We Know About Star Formation

In a newly discovered ancient galaxy, star formation occurs at the edges while the core contains older stars, reversing common perceptions of galaxy structure.

Webb confirms: Big, bright galaxies formed shortly after the Big Bang

The James Webb Space Telescope successfully imaged galaxies from just 250 million years after the Big Bang, revealing details about their formation and light sources.

The Webb Telescope Just Identified 6 Giant Gaseous Planets That Are More Massive Than Jupiter

Rogue planets may form independently in space, making them potentially more common than previously believed, suggesting new dynamics in planetary formation.

Found: First Actively Forming Galaxy as Lightweight as Young Milky Way - NASA Science

The James Webb Space Telescope achieved unparalleled imaging of a galaxy by using gravitational lensing and specialized infrared capabilities.

Day 10 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Glow of Hot, Young Stars

The Webb Telescope captured a fascinating view of galaxy I Zwicky 18, enhancing our understanding of star formation in early universe galaxies.
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#exoplanets

We've Never Been Closer to Finding Life Outside Our Solar System

JWST may soon help detect signs of extraterrestrial life, focusing on rocky exoplanets in habitable zones.

Breathtaking James Webb Space Telescope Photos Of 2024

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) produces stunning images of distant galaxies, nebulae, exoplanets, and star formations with exceptional clarity.

The possibility of life on other planets is more likely than we know

Astrobiology is on the verge of revolutionary discoveries that suggest life exists beyond Earth, not if, but when.

The Webb Telescope Found A Planet Orbiting A Star 35 Light Years Away - Its Data Is Just Plain Odd

The James Webb Space Telescope suggests exoplanet L98-59d may possess a thick sulfurous atmosphere due to volcanic activity.

Planets Orbiting Dead Stars Foretell the Solar System's Far-Future Fate

In the future, the sun will die and become a white dwarf, consuming the inner planets but potentially leaving the outer planets intact.
Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to detect evidence of giant exoplanets still orbiting white dwarfs.

Have We Already Found Alien Life?

The James Webb Space Telescope may have detected life beyond Earth, with strong evidence for a biosignature forthcoming.
While the detection of a biosignature is intriguing, it falls short of confirming life on other planets due to uncertainties and the complexity of defining life.

We've Never Been Closer to Finding Life Outside Our Solar System

JWST may soon help detect signs of extraterrestrial life, focusing on rocky exoplanets in habitable zones.

Breathtaking James Webb Space Telescope Photos Of 2024

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) produces stunning images of distant galaxies, nebulae, exoplanets, and star formations with exceptional clarity.

The possibility of life on other planets is more likely than we know

Astrobiology is on the verge of revolutionary discoveries that suggest life exists beyond Earth, not if, but when.

The Webb Telescope Found A Planet Orbiting A Star 35 Light Years Away - Its Data Is Just Plain Odd

The James Webb Space Telescope suggests exoplanet L98-59d may possess a thick sulfurous atmosphere due to volcanic activity.

Planets Orbiting Dead Stars Foretell the Solar System's Far-Future Fate

In the future, the sun will die and become a white dwarf, consuming the inner planets but potentially leaving the outer planets intact.
Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to detect evidence of giant exoplanets still orbiting white dwarfs.

Have We Already Found Alien Life?

The James Webb Space Telescope may have detected life beyond Earth, with strong evidence for a biosignature forthcoming.
While the detection of a biosignature is intriguing, it falls short of confirming life on other planets due to uncertainties and the complexity of defining life.
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On Election Night, Stare Into the Abyss

The presidential election can dominate our thoughts, but the vastness of the cosmos offers a necessary perspective escape from political anxieties.
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Webb Telescope Discovered An Ancient Black Hole With A Voracious Appetite

A newly discovered black hole is consuming matter at 40 times the Eddington limit, demonstrating extraordinary brightness beyond expected limits.

Look! Astrophysicists Spotted A Supermassive Black Hole Slowly Starving a Galaxy to Death

The James Webb Space Telescope identifies a supermassive black hole as the cause of Pablo's Galaxy's decline, halting its star formation.

Little Red Dots, Tiny Far Away Galaxies, Continue To Baffle Scientists

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope discovered a rare class of galaxies called the Little Red Dots that challenge current astronomical understanding.

Daily Telescope: A new Webb image reveals a cosmos full of galaxies

Deep-field image from the James Webb Space Telescope showcasing galaxies.
Universe teeming with galaxies in a cosmos almost incomprehensibly large.

Webb Telescope Discovered An Ancient Black Hole With A Voracious Appetite

A newly discovered black hole is consuming matter at 40 times the Eddington limit, demonstrating extraordinary brightness beyond expected limits.

Look! Astrophysicists Spotted A Supermassive Black Hole Slowly Starving a Galaxy to Death

The James Webb Space Telescope identifies a supermassive black hole as the cause of Pablo's Galaxy's decline, halting its star formation.

Little Red Dots, Tiny Far Away Galaxies, Continue To Baffle Scientists

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope discovered a rare class of galaxies called the Little Red Dots that challenge current astronomical understanding.

Daily Telescope: A new Webb image reveals a cosmos full of galaxies

Deep-field image from the James Webb Space Telescope showcasing galaxies.
Universe teeming with galaxies in a cosmos almost incomprehensibly large.
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#dark-energy

All the DarknessWe Cannot See

The James Webb Space Telescope provides stunning images of the universe, revealing mysteries like dark energy, dark matter, and black holes.

An Odd Form of Dark Energy Might Solve a Pesky Cosmic Puzzle

The Hubble tension challenges the standard model of cosmology, suggesting potential fundamental issues with our understanding of the universe's expansion.

How has the James Webb Space Telescope changed cosmology?

The James Webb Space Telescope is revolutionizing our understanding of the Universe while also raising new questions about its fundamental mysteries.

All the DarknessWe Cannot See

The James Webb Space Telescope provides stunning images of the universe, revealing mysteries like dark energy, dark matter, and black holes.

An Odd Form of Dark Energy Might Solve a Pesky Cosmic Puzzle

The Hubble tension challenges the standard model of cosmology, suggesting potential fundamental issues with our understanding of the universe's expansion.

How has the James Webb Space Telescope changed cosmology?

The James Webb Space Telescope is revolutionizing our understanding of the Universe while also raising new questions about its fundamental mysteries.
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NASA's latest supernova image could tell us how fast the universe is expanding

The James Webb Space Telescope captured a unique image of a supernova that helps in understanding the expansion of the universe.

Astronomers Just Confirmed the Presence of Carbon Dioxide On Pluto's Moon Charon - Where Did it Come From?

JWST's findings reveal hydrogen peroxide and carbon dioxide on Charon, enhancing our understanding of this moon's geological history.

Science just brought us one step closer to solving a billion-year-old mystery

The discovery of 80 new supernovae deepens our understanding of the universe's early history and the nature of cosmic evolution.
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James Webb space telescope photographs most distant known galaxy

The James Webb space telescope captured the most distant known galaxy, suggesting a different early universe brightness and rapid star formation.

James Webb Just Observed the Universe's Youngest Galaxies Being Born

The James Webb Space Telescope captured images of some of the youngest galaxies ever seen, just 400-600 million years after the Big Bang.

Are the Cosmic Gems the earliest star clusters ever detected?

Star clusters discovered from observations could provide important insights into the formation of the first stars and the early universe.

JWST's Puzzling Early Galaxies Don't Break Cosmology--But They Do Bend Astrophysics

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has observed bright galaxies that stretch back to the early universe, which is puzzling because galaxies shouldn't have had enough time to become so massive.
Studies suggest that the unexpected girth of these early galaxies could be attributed to astrophysical explanations like earlier-forming black holes or bursts of star formation, rather than a flaw in our understanding of cosmology.

James Webb space telescope photographs most distant known galaxy

The James Webb space telescope captured the most distant known galaxy, suggesting a different early universe brightness and rapid star formation.

James Webb Just Observed the Universe's Youngest Galaxies Being Born

The James Webb Space Telescope captured images of some of the youngest galaxies ever seen, just 400-600 million years after the Big Bang.

Are the Cosmic Gems the earliest star clusters ever detected?

Star clusters discovered from observations could provide important insights into the formation of the first stars and the early universe.

JWST's Puzzling Early Galaxies Don't Break Cosmology--But They Do Bend Astrophysics

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has observed bright galaxies that stretch back to the early universe, which is puzzling because galaxies shouldn't have had enough time to become so massive.
Studies suggest that the unexpected girth of these early galaxies could be attributed to astrophysical explanations like earlier-forming black holes or bursts of star formation, rather than a flaw in our understanding of cosmology.
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#black-holes

Black holes observed colliding when universe was only 740m years old

Massive black hole merger observed in ancient universe for the first time.

James Webb Spots Something Lurking in Wreckage of Supernova

Scientists used JWST to discover neutron star from Supernova 1987A
Supernova 1987A explosion was so bright it hindered detection of the neutron star in cosmic dust.

Black holes observed colliding when universe was only 740m years old

Massive black hole merger observed in ancient universe for the first time.

James Webb Spots Something Lurking in Wreckage of Supernova

Scientists used JWST to discover neutron star from Supernova 1987A
Supernova 1987A explosion was so bright it hindered detection of the neutron star in cosmic dust.
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#exoplanet-research

In a First, JWST Confirms an Atmosphere on a Rocky Exoplanet

Astronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope to detect the atmosphere of a rocky exoplanet, providing insights into early Earth's history and the search for life beyond the Solar System.

The Webb Telescope Just Stumbled Upon A Lava Planet Twice the Size of Earth

55 Cancri e has a thick atmosphere rich in carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide, not vaporized rock. Previous studies suggest it might be carbon-rich with a diamond interior.

In a First, JWST Confirms an Atmosphere on a Rocky Exoplanet

Astronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope to detect the atmosphere of a rocky exoplanet, providing insights into early Earth's history and the search for life beyond the Solar System.

The Webb Telescope Just Stumbled Upon A Lava Planet Twice the Size of Earth

55 Cancri e has a thick atmosphere rich in carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide, not vaporized rock. Previous studies suggest it might be carbon-rich with a diamond interior.
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#astrophysics

James Webb Turns to Examine Planet Showing Potential Sign of Life

The James Webb Space Telescope has identified potential signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b through the detection of dimethyl sulfide gas, exclusive to lifeforms on Earth.

Supernova mystery solved: JWST reveals the fate of an iconic stellar explosion

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) detected a neutron star in the core of the famous supernova (SN) 1987A explosion.
JWST observed light from ionized atoms around the neutron star, confirming its presence behind the dust veil from the explosion.

Distant planet may be emitting gas that's 'only produced by life'

Space telescope aiming to confirm existence of alien life on distant planet K2-18b.

Could JWST Solve One of Cosmology's Greatest Mysteries?

The James Webb Space Telescope's observations provide conflicting values for the rate of cosmic expansion, failing to settle the disagreement over the Hubble constant.

James Webb Turns to Examine Planet Showing Potential Sign of Life

The James Webb Space Telescope has identified potential signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b through the detection of dimethyl sulfide gas, exclusive to lifeforms on Earth.

Supernova mystery solved: JWST reveals the fate of an iconic stellar explosion

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) detected a neutron star in the core of the famous supernova (SN) 1987A explosion.
JWST observed light from ionized atoms around the neutron star, confirming its presence behind the dust veil from the explosion.

Distant planet may be emitting gas that's 'only produced by life'

Space telescope aiming to confirm existence of alien life on distant planet K2-18b.

Could JWST Solve One of Cosmology's Greatest Mysteries?

The James Webb Space Telescope's observations provide conflicting values for the rate of cosmic expansion, failing to settle the disagreement over the Hubble constant.
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The James Webb's Beautiful Images Actually Arrive in Black and White

JWST captures images in black and white, which are later colored on Earth based on data.
JWST uses infrared waves to see deeper into space and capture information beyond human vision.

James Webb Spots Cosmic Foundry Generating Pure Gold

Neutron star collision produces heavy elements like gold and silver.
Kilonova explosion creates some of the heaviest elements in the periodic table.

JWST Is Tracking Down the Cosmic Origins of Earth's Water

Water is essential for life and plays a significant role in planet formation.
Astronomers are utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope to study water in protoplanetary disks.

Cosmic time machines': how space telescopes transformed our ability to understand the universe

Space telescopes like Hubble and James Webb are located in space to get a clearer view of objects in outer space.
Putting telescopes in space allows astronomers to avoid atmospheric effects like twinkling stars and get sharper images.
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