James Webb Space Telescope unveils fiery origins of a distant, hellish exoplanet

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have uncovered the fiery origin of WASP-121b, a distant exoplanet stretched by tidal forces and rich in chemical clues that reveal its dramatic journey.

Jun 4, 2025 - 11:02
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James Webb Space Telescope unveils fiery origins of a distant, hellish exoplanet
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have uncovered the fiery origin of WASP-121b, a distant exoplanet stretched by tidal forces and rich in chemical clues that reveal its dramatic journey.