James Webb Telescope Detects Potential New Exoplanet Near Alpha Centauri
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NASA's JWST may have detected a Saturn-sized planet near Alpha Centauri A, the closest sun-like star system, but the planet has only been observed once and might be temporarily hidden due to its orbit. Further observations are needed to confirm its existence, which could be the most significant JWST discovery to date if verified.
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