JWST on The Hunt For Newborn Exoplanets

JWST on The Hunt For Newborn Exoplanets

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is revolutionizing the search for planets still in formation. Aiming its gaze at young stars, it recently identified signs of a potential new planet in an unexpected location, challenging astronomers' predictions.

These discoveries happen within dense swirls of gas and dust, known as protoplanetary disks, surrounding young stars. While many such disks have been observed, catching planets in the act of forming is rare. The JWST's infrared capabilities provide a new lens to spot these elusive celestial bodies, offering clues to how planets and planetary systems develop.

A team of researchers, using JWST alongside Hubble and ALMA data, seeks to uncover these nascent worlds, transforming our understanding of planetary genesis.

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