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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.

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.

Famous Star Hasn't Formed Planets, and We Don't Know Why

Vega's circumstellar disk is unexpectedly smooth and lacks giant planets, sparking curiosity among astronomers.

This Eerily Lopsided Planet Has Weather That Technically Shouldn't Exist

WASP-107b's lopsided atmosphere challenges existing exoplanet models, indicating the need for further study on cooler gas giants.

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.

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.

Famous Star Hasn't Formed Planets, and We Don't Know Why

Vega's circumstellar disk is unexpectedly smooth and lacks giant planets, sparking curiosity among astronomers.

This Eerily Lopsided Planet Has Weather That Technically Shouldn't Exist

WASP-107b's lopsided atmosphere challenges existing exoplanet models, indicating the need for further study on cooler gas giants.
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#black-holes

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.

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.

Scientists find the hungriest black hole EVER detected

The newly discovered black hole LID-568 devours matter 40 times faster than the theoretical limit, challenging previous understandings of black hole growth mechanisms.

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.

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.

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.

Scientists find the hungriest black hole EVER detected

The newly discovered black hole LID-568 devours matter 40 times faster than the theoretical limit, challenging previous understandings of black hole growth mechanisms.

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.
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#cosmos

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.

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.

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.

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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#astronomy

Daily Telescope: A stunning image of a star cluster in a nearby galaxy

The image features a nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a nearby small galaxy.
The bright spot in the middle of the image is a bright young star surrounded by diffraction spikes.

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.

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.

JWST Images Freezing Giant Exoplanet 12 Light-Years Away

A cold planet six times the mass of Jupiter was directly imaged orbiting a nearby star, thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope.

James Webb Snaps Image of Planet in Neighboring Star System

The James Webb Space Telescope captured images of a freezing giant exoplanet, revealing surprises about its mass and orbital separation.

Daily Telescope: A stunning image of a star cluster in a nearby galaxy

The image features a nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a nearby small galaxy.
The bright spot in the middle of the image is a bright young star surrounded by diffraction spikes.

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.

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.

JWST Images Freezing Giant Exoplanet 12 Light-Years Away

A cold planet six times the mass of Jupiter was directly imaged orbiting a nearby star, thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope.

James Webb Snaps Image of Planet in Neighboring Star System

The James Webb Space Telescope captured images of a freezing giant exoplanet, revealing surprises about its mass and orbital separation.
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#dark-energy

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.

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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#astrophysics

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scientists Puzzled by Planet-Sized Objects Emitting Strange Radio Signal

The James Webb Space Telescope discovered Jupiter-sized objects drifting in space with no stars to orbit
A team of Mexican scientists found that one of the objects, JuMBO 24, was giving off a steady radio signal

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scientists Puzzled by Planet-Sized Objects Emitting Strange Radio Signal

The James Webb Space Telescope discovered Jupiter-sized objects drifting in space with no stars to orbit
A team of Mexican scientists found that one of the objects, JuMBO 24, was giving off a steady radio signal
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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.
#charon

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.

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.

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.

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.
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#universe

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.

The Oldest Black Hole Ever Discovered Is Surprisingly Big

The oldest supermassive black hole ever seen is consuming its host galaxy, which may spell doom for both the black hole and its prey.
Studying this ancient black hole could provide insights into the formation and growth of the first supermassive black holes in the universe.

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.

The Oldest Black Hole Ever Discovered Is Surprisingly Big

The oldest supermassive black hole ever seen is consuming its host galaxy, which may spell doom for both the black hole and its prey.
Studying this ancient black hole could provide insights into the formation and growth of the first supermassive black holes in the universe.
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#early-universe

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.

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.

'Overmassive' Black Holes Dominated Early Galaxies, Study Finds

Early supermassive black holes in ancient galaxies are smaller than those in our nearby universe but appear too big compared to the mass of stars in their host galaxies.
These early black holes were likely spawned by collapsing gas clouds and were more massive than their galaxies, but galaxies gained stellar mass over time.

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.

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.

'Overmassive' Black Holes Dominated Early Galaxies, Study Finds

Early supermassive black holes in ancient galaxies are smaller than those in our nearby universe but appear too big compared to the mass of stars in their host galaxies.
These early black holes were likely spawned by collapsing gas clouds and were more massive than their galaxies, but galaxies gained stellar mass over time.
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#star-formation

Daily Telescope: Webb telescope reveals breathtaking structure of galaxies

The James Webb Space Telescope observed 19 face-on spiral galaxies to gain new insights into these galaxies and their similarities to the Milky Way.
The images from Webb reveal large, spherical holes in the gas and dust of the galaxies, which may have been created by exploding stars.

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.

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.

Daily Telescope: Webb telescope reveals breathtaking structure of galaxies

The James Webb Space Telescope observed 19 face-on spiral galaxies to gain new insights into these galaxies and their similarities to the Milky Way.
The images from Webb reveal large, spherical holes in the gas and dust of the galaxies, which may have been created by exploding stars.

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.

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.
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#nasa

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.

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.

NASA's attempt to bring home part of Mars is unprecedented. The mission's problems are not

Cost overruns and delays are plaguing the Mars Sample Return mission like the James Webb Space Telescope before its successful launch.
The James Webb Space Telescope faced challenges including budget overruns and delays, but eventually became a scientific triumph.

New Galactic Images from the James Webb Space Telescope

Detailed views of spiral galaxies captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in near and mid-infrared light
Comparison of these images with previous views from Hubble telescope in visible and ultraviolet light reveals new galactic structures and elements

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.

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.

NASA's attempt to bring home part of Mars is unprecedented. The mission's problems are not

Cost overruns and delays are plaguing the Mars Sample Return mission like the James Webb Space Telescope before its successful launch.
The James Webb Space Telescope faced challenges including budget overruns and delays, but eventually became a scientific triumph.

New Galactic Images from the James Webb Space Telescope

Detailed views of spiral galaxies captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in near and mid-infrared light
Comparison of these images with previous views from Hubble telescope in visible and ultraviolet light reveals new galactic structures and elements
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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.

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.

This Dazzling Nebula Reveals A Glimpse of An Infant Universe Bursting With Stars

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) recently captured an image of one-third of the N79 nebula, a giant cloud of cosmic dust.
The JWST studies the cosmos in the infrared, which is invisible to the human eye but visible to instruments like the JWST telescope.

James Webb Finds Most Ancient Black Hole Ever Discovered

Astronomers have discovered the oldest black hole ever observed, formed just 400 million years after the Big Bang.
The black hole is so large for its age that it challenges current theories on how these objects form.

No, the James Webb Space Telescope hasn't found life out there-at least not yet

Rumors suggest that the James Webb Space Telescope has found a planet with strong evidence of life.
NASA has clarified that while the telescope has not found definitive evidence of life, it may identify potential biosignatures that could indicate habitability.

The 12 Best Space Images of 2023, Ranked

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Space Telescope continue to provide stunning images of the cosmos.
The 12 best space images of 2023 include a dancing galaxy pair, taffy-like galaxies, and the Spare Tire Nebula.
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Daily Telescope: An ancient galaxy behind a veil of dust

Astronomers have observed a dusty galaxy that existed just 900 million years after the Big Bang.
The James Webb Space Telescope has allowed astronomers to see this type of galaxy that was previously invisible to the Hubble Space Telescope.

James Webb Detects "Unexplained Structures" in Heart of Our Galaxy

NASA unveils new image of the Milky Way taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, showing needle-like structures that have scientists intrigued.
The image reveals 500,000 stars, protostars, and feathery wisps believed to be emissions from ionized hydrogen.
Scientists are puzzled by the needle-shaped structures and are determined to gather more data to understand them.

Webb Telescope Uncovers Startling Phenomenon Growing Inside The Milky Way

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) captured new images of the heart of the Milky Way, revealing insights into the origin of the universe.
The images offer clues about how a cosmic environment impacts star formation and show previously unseen details of the galactic center.
JWST's Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) captured a dense and abundant star-forming region called Sagittarius C, including a pink pocket of massive protostars.

NASA's James Webb captures our Milky Way in 'unprecedented detail'

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured an image of the heart of the Milky Way in unprecedented detail.
The image shows over 50,000 stars and chaotic clouds at the galactic center, providing new insights into star formation in this extreme environment.
JWST's infrared camera, NIRCam, was used to capture the image and detect light from the earliest stars and galaxies in formation.

Daily Telescope: An ancient galaxy behind a veil of dust

Astronomers have observed a dusty galaxy that existed just 900 million years after the Big Bang.
The James Webb Space Telescope has allowed astronomers to see this type of galaxy that was previously invisible to the Hubble Space Telescope.

James Webb Detects "Unexplained Structures" in Heart of Our Galaxy

NASA unveils new image of the Milky Way taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, showing needle-like structures that have scientists intrigued.
The image reveals 500,000 stars, protostars, and feathery wisps believed to be emissions from ionized hydrogen.
Scientists are puzzled by the needle-shaped structures and are determined to gather more data to understand them.

Webb Telescope Uncovers Startling Phenomenon Growing Inside The Milky Way

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) captured new images of the heart of the Milky Way, revealing insights into the origin of the universe.
The images offer clues about how a cosmic environment impacts star formation and show previously unseen details of the galactic center.
JWST's Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) captured a dense and abundant star-forming region called Sagittarius C, including a pink pocket of massive protostars.

NASA's James Webb captures our Milky Way in 'unprecedented detail'

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured an image of the heart of the Milky Way in unprecedented detail.
The image shows over 50,000 stars and chaotic clouds at the galactic center, providing new insights into star formation in this extreme environment.
JWST's infrared camera, NIRCam, was used to capture the image and detect light from the earliest stars and galaxies in formation.
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