Webb Directly Images Multiple Giant Exoplanets around Two Young Stars

Astronomers using the Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) onboard the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have captured coronagraphic images of the HR 8799 and 51 Eridani planetary systems. The post Webb Directly Images Multiple Giant Exoplanets around Two Young Stars appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

Mar 17, 2025 - 16:00
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Webb Directly Images Multiple Giant Exoplanets around Two Young Stars
This Webb/NIRCam image shows the multi-planet system HR 8799. Image credit: NASA / ESA / CSA / STScI / W. Balmer, JHU / L. Pueyo, STScI / M. Perrin, STScI.

Astronomers using the Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) onboard the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have captured coronagraphic images of the HR 8799 and 51 Eridani planetary systems.

The post Webb Directly Images Multiple Giant Exoplanets around Two Young Stars appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

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