"James Webb Telescope Uncovers Mysterious 'Jumbo' Objects in Orion Nebula"

Dozens of Jupiter-mass binary objects, dubbed Jumbos, have been discovered in the Orion Nebula, challenging existing theories of star and planetary formation. These free-floating entities are too small to be stars and do not orbit a parent star, defying the conventional definition of a planet. The observations, made by the James Webb Space Telescope, suggest the existence of a new astronomical category. The Jumbos have planet-like compositions but are not technically planets. They are about 1 million years old and have infernal surface temperatures of roughly 1,000C. The discovery raises questions about the mechanisms behind their formation and their potential for hosting alien life.
- Discovery of ‘Jumbos’ may herald new astronomical category The Guardian
- James Webb telescope makes 'JuMBO' discovery of planet-like objects in Orion BBC
- James Webb Telescope Discovers Orion Nebula Enigmas That ‘Shouldn’t Exist’ The New York Times
- Webb's wide-angle view of the Orion Nebula is released in ESASky European Space Agency
- James Webb Telescope Spots Jupiter-Sized Objects Floating In Space, Astronomers Clueless NDTV
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