Researchers Used Two Telescopes to Discover a Planet Hidden In Plain Sight
Researchers identified a previously undetected giant planet orbiting a nearby star after analyzing over a decade of observational data.
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How was the planet discovered?
Researchers used two telescopes, including the James Webb Space Telescope, to review 11 years of photos of the star system.
Was the discovery intentional?
According to reports, researchers were not looking for a new planet when the discovery was made.
How long was the planet hidden?
The planet was present in data collected over a decade before being identified.
Where it stands
A new giant planet has been discovered in a nearby star system. The planet remained hidden from view for over 11 years despite being located in a frequently photographed area of space.
Coverage from NDTV, The Hindu, the Los Angeles Times, Yahoo, and PetaPixel highlights the use of two telescopes, including NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, to confirm the planet's presence. Reports note that researchers were not originally searching for the planet when the data was reviewed.
Future developments remain dependent on further analysis of the star system. Coverage does not yet specify the classification or physical characteristics of the newly identified celestial body.
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Sources (5)
- NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Discovers New Giant Planet Hidden In Nearby Star System NDTV · 47d ago
- New planet revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding The Hindu · 47d ago
- Faint new planet is revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding Los Angeles Times · 47d ago
- “We weren’t looking for a new planet.” This is one of the most photographed planetary systems, but a faint planet still hid in 11 years' worth of photos Yahoo · 47d ago
- Researchers Used Two Telescopes to Discover a Planet Hidden In Plain Sight PetaPixel · 47d ago
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