JOURNAL ARTICLE

Space telescope spies smallest alien world to be seen directly.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Clery, Daniel 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) making its first exoplanet discovery by identifying a young planet, TWA 7 b, approximately the size of Saturn, located around the star TWA 7, which is 110 light-years away. This discovery supports the theory that growing planets create gaps in protoplanetary disks by gravitationally sweeping up dust and debris. The research team, led by Anne-Marie Lagrange, utilized JWST's mid-infrared capabilities to observe the planet within a narrow ring of material, providing insights into the planet formation process. The findings suggest that smaller planets may be more common than larger ones, and further studies of TWA 7 are planned to enhance understanding of planetary development. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2025/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Engineering
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:186211721
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