Keywords: Exoplanet


James Webb spots massive exoplanet challenging planet formation limits

The NASA James Webb Space Telescope has captured direct images of a massive exoplanet that appears to have formed like a planet rather than a star, reshaping assumptions about how large planets can grow. The findings, published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, focus on 29 Cygni b, a gas giant with......

JWST finds "forbidden" exoplanet with unexpectedly metal-poor atmosphere

The James Webb Space Telescope has delivered new findings about TOI-5205 b, a Jupiter-sized exoplanet already considered anomalous for orbiting a star far too small to have formed it. Observations published this week in The Astronomical Journal show that the planet's atmosphere contains fewer heavy......

Webb telescope detects thickest atmospheric haze ever seen on exoplanet

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have identified an exceptionally dense atmospheric haze surrounding the exoplanet Kepler-51d, blocking efforts to determine its chemical composition and origin, according to a study published in the Astronomical Journal. An international team led by researchers......

Pandora mission to explore distant exoplanets in search of life

NASA and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are preparing for the upcoming launch of the Pandora Mission, a compact satellite designed to study distant exoplanets for potential signs of life by analyzing their atmospheric compositions. Scheduled to lift off on January 5, 2026, aboard a SpaceX......

Durham scientists contribute to NASA’s groundbreaking search for extraterrestrial life

Scientists from Durham University are playing a pivotal role in designing a cutting-edge camera for NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO), the first telescope specifically created to detect signs of life on distant planets. The announcement, made on November 8, 2025, highlights the UK’s......

Supersonic winds discovered on distant exoplanet WASP-127b

Astronomers have uncovered a remarkable phenomenon on the exoplanet WASP-127b, where jet-stream winds reach astonishing speeds of 20,500 miles per hour (33,000 km/h). These supersonic winds, the fastest ever detected on any known planet, circle the gaseous giant’s equator at velocities far surpassing......

Blue Skies Space: Pioneering the Commercialization of Astronomical Data

In a groundbreaking move, UK-based start-up Blue Skies Space is set to transform the way scientists access astronomical data. By leveraging their unique satellites, the company plans to collect and sell scientific data as a service, unlocking new opportunities for research. Astronomical Data as a Service Founded......

Gliese 12b: A Temperate Celestial Gem Within Reach

In the vastness of the universe, astronomers' relentless quest to discover an exoplanet resembling Earth has received a new breath of hope. Among the thousands of explored extraterrestrial worlds, a recent discovery has captured the attention of the scientific community: Gliese 12b, a rocky exoplanet......