Issa Bouali
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NASA's wild plan to turn the sun to a telescope
Exciting news has arrived as the James Webb Space Telescope captures its inaugural image of an exoplanet. This groundbreaking snapshot, long-awaited by space enthusiasts, unveils HIP 65426 b, a youthful gas giant residing 355 light years away. Admittedly, at first glance, it appears somewhat indistinct—a fuzzy celestial body. While the JWST's capabilities are undeniably impressive, it's important to clarify that it cannot provide the level of detail exhibited in this astonishing depiction. Pictured here is one of the most intricate images of Earth ever taken, showcasing discernible landmasses, oceans, clouds, and clear signs of habitability. So, how can we bridge the gap from this magnificent image to a closer approximation of this Earth-like exoplanet?
By Issa Bouali8 months ago in Earth