SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 23, 2026Science Daily

NASA’s Webb telescope discovers giant planet hiding in one of astronomy’s most famous systems

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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope accidentally discovered a third giant planet in the Beta Pictoris system while studying a known planet's atmosphere. The new planet, Beta Pictoris d, was identified through its unique chemical signature rather than direct imaging, potentially offering a powerful new method for finding planets hidden in dusty environments.

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