Webb Telescope's Historic Exoplanet Discovery

The James Webb Space Telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery by identifying an exoplanet previously unknown to scientists. This young gas giant, similar in size to Saturn, orbits a star smaller than the sun and is located 110 light-years away in the constellation Antlia.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 27-06-2025 18:30 IST | Created: 27-06-2025 18:30 IST
Webb Telescope's Historic Exoplanet Discovery
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The James Webb Space Telescope has achieved a groundbreaking milestone. For the first time, it has discovered an exoplanet that was previously unknown to astronomers.

This young exoplanet, similar in size to Saturn, is a gas giant. The discovery marks a significant leap in space exploration, enhancing our understanding of celestial bodies beyond our solar system.

The newfound exoplanet orbits a star smaller than our sun and is positioned about 110 light-years from Earth in the constellation Antlia, illustrating the vast capabilities of the Webb Telescope in exploring distant galaxies.

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