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Webb Space Telescope

Coverage of Webb Space Telescope in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 20 · 18:23 UTCMost recent: Jun 25 · 01:02 UTC
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NASAorganization2George Dransfieldperson1University of Oxfordorganization1Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Societyorganization1Volansplace1Tess satellitetechnology1super-puff planetstopic1Nereidtopic1Neptunetopic1Matthew Belyakovperson1California Institute of Technologyorganization1Gerard Kuiperperson1
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  • SCIENCEJun 25 · 01:02 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Astronomers find biggest super-puff planets yet that are lighter than cotton candy

    Astronomers discovered two super-puff planets orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away in the constellation Volans. The planets, the largest exoplanets found with a density lower than cotton candy, are likely composed of hydrogen and helium. The study was led by George Dransfield from the University of Oxford and published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.

  • SCIENCEMay 20 · 18:23 UTCAP NEWS
    Neptune’s mysterious moon Nereid may be an original, study shows

    Neptune's moon Nereid may be an original companion that survived a cosmic crash, according to a study using NASA's Webb Space Telescope. Nereid's composition is inconsistent with Kuiper Belt objects and its orbit suggests it formed close to Neptune. The findings provide insight into the Neptunian system's origin story.