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Astronomers discover hidden alien planet in James Webb images
The Brief
- Scientists developed a new imaging technique that uses a digital twin of the James Webb Space Telescope.
- The technique removes the overwhelming glare of stars so that faint exoplanets become easier to see in images.
Why it matters
If the method works as described, planets hidden in existing James Webb images could be found without new observations, which may increase the known exoplanet count.
Who’s affected
- astronomers and exoplanet researchers
- researchers who analyse James Webb Space Telescope imaging data
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- #james webb space telescope
- #astronomy
- #image processing
- #digital twin
A breakthrough in telescope imaging could reveal countless alien worlds that have been hiding in plain sight. Scientists developed a new technique that uses a digital twin of the James Webb Space Telescope to remove the overwhelming glare of stars, making faint exoplanets two to…
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Astronomers discover hidden alien planet in James Webb images
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