James Webb Space Telescope Captures First Direct Image of Exoplanet
In a significant breakthrough, astronomers have used the powerful James Webb Space Telescope to capture the first-ever direct image of an exoplanet. This achievement opens up new possibilities for studying worlds beyond our solar system.
In a groundbreaking moment for space exploration and technology, astronomers have captured the first-ever direct image of an exoplanet using the James Webb Space Telescope. This achievement marks a major leap in studying worlds beyond our solar system. The JWST identified a faint source of infrared light in a debris disk around a young star, TWA-7, 34 light-years away from Earth. This exoplanet is 10 times less massive than previous ones observed directly with a telescope. The JWST, launched in December 2021, orbits the Sun 1 million miles away at the L2 Lagrange point. Scientists believe the JWST could soon spot planets with just 10% of Jupiter's mass, approaching Neptune's size. This discovery paves the way for further space exploration and the detection of more Earth-like planets.
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