# Astronomers discover hidden alien planet in James Webb images

Source: [Space & Time News -- ScienceDaily](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261108233028.htm) · 2026-11-10 · Space
Page: https://themorning.science/story/astronomers-discover-hidden-alien-planet-in-james-webb-images-f42814c81f7ac12e
Kind: research · Impact: medium

## In 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.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-11: Discovery technique reported by ScienceDaily

## Coverage

- [Astronomers discover hidden alien planet in James Webb images](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261108233028.htm) — Space & Time News -- ScienceDaily, 2026-11-10

Tags: exoplanets, james webb space telescope, astronomy, image processing, digital twin

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